Workshop on Issues and Challenges in Managing Biomedical Waste in India

Title: Workshop on Issues and Challenges in Managing Biomedical Waste in India
Publication Type: Reports (Conference & Workshops)
Year of Publication: 2011
Abstract: The aim of this national level workshop was to address the issues and challenges in managing bio medical waste in India at a national level forum. The views and perceptions of various stake holders had to be taken into account before drafting recommendations for the bio medical management and handling rules proposed by the government. The workshop was attended by members from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC),Punjab Pollution Control Board, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Ministry Of Health and Family Welfare, Trained Nurses Association Of India(TNAI), Doctors and hospital administrators from prestigious hospitals in Delhi like Appollo, Fortis,Sri Ganga Rams’, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute etc and various others from across the country , NGO’s from various states, students and other concerned individuals.