CSIR-NIIST's Thiruvananthapuram division has developed a dual disinfection-solidification system that can automatically disinfect and stabilize degradable pathogenic biomedical wastes such as blood, urine, saliva, sputum and laboratory disposables, besides eliminating otherwise foul-smelling ones. Can provide a pleasant natural aroma. waste.
The technology will be validated through pilot-scale installation and R&D at AIIMS. The developed technology has also been confirmed by expert third parties for its antimicrobial action and non-toxic nature of the treated material.
Soil studies have confirmed that treated biomedical waste is superior to organic fertilizers such as vermicompost.
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Vice Chairman, CSIR, said that the scientific community needs to explore the Himalayan and marine resources and we have an opportunity to explore more of the less explored resources. “It's going to add value because we're already saturated.”
Dr. C. Anandramakrishnan, Director, CSIR-NIIST, said that this technology developed by CSIR-NIIST for converting pathogenic biomedical waste into value-added soil additive is a perfect example for the 'Waste to Wealth' concept.
Biomedical waste, which contains potentially infectious and pathogenic materials, presents a significant challenge for proper management and disposal. According to a 2020 report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India generates about 774 tonnes of biomedical waste every day.
The technology will be validated through pilot-scale installation and R&D at AIIMS. The developed technology has also been confirmed by expert third parties for its antimicrobial action and non-toxic nature of the treated material.
Soil studies have confirmed that treated biomedical waste is superior to organic fertilizers such as vermicompost.
Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Vice Chairman, CSIR, said that the scientific community needs to explore the Himalayan and marine resources and we have an opportunity to explore more of the less explored resources. “It's going to add value because we're already saturated.”
Dr. C. Anandramakrishnan, Director, CSIR-NIIST, said that this technology developed by CSIR-NIIST for converting pathogenic biomedical waste into value-added soil additive is a perfect example for the 'Waste to Wealth' concept.
Biomedical waste, which contains potentially infectious and pathogenic materials, presents a significant challenge for proper management and disposal. According to a 2020 report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India generates about 774 tonnes of biomedical waste every day.
