India launches first indigenous Automated Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant
During the event, the Minister called for a paradigm shift from "Waste to Wealth" and emphasized the importance of sustainability and environmental concerns.
India launches its first indigenous Automated Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig, named S?janam, at AIIMS New Delhi. Developed by the CSIR National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) in Thiruvananthapuram, this rig is the first of its kind in the country.
During the event, the Minister called for a paradigm shift from "Waste to Wealth" and emphasized the importance of sustainability and environmental concerns.
Dr. Singh highlighted India’s economic transformation, noting that the country has moved from being part of the ‘fragile five’ to a member of the ‘First Five’ and is on track for continued growth. He also highlighted the significance of the new biomedical waste treatment rig, which is set to revolutionize waste management in healthcare facilities.
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The S?janam rig is designed to disinfect pathogenic biomedical waste, including blood, urine, sputum, and laboratory disposables, without relying on costly and energy-intensive incinerators.
Notably, the rig also neutralizes foul odors, imparting a pleasant fragrance to otherwise toxic waste. With a daily capacity of 400 kg, the equipment is capable of handling 10 kg of degradable medical waste per day in the initial phase.
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