Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) headquarters hosted an interactive session with healthcare representatives on the functioning of *Common Bio-Medical Waste Treatment Facilities (CBWTFs)*. The session was aimed at strengthening compliance with biomedical waste management rules across hospitals and healthcare facilities in the state.
Addressing the gathering as the chief speaker, UPPCB Chairman Dr. R.P. Singh emphasized that compliance with biomedical waste management rules is not merely a legal obligation but also a moral and humanitarian duty. He underlined that improper disposal of infectious, toxic, or cytotoxic waste could have severe health consequences.
“Every hospital and nursing home must ensure proper segregation of waste, the correct use of color-coded bins, and strict adherence to treatment protocols. Uttar Pradesh currently operates 33 CBWTFs, safely handling waste from over 300,000 hospital beds. This is a major achievement, but with it comes greater responsibility,” Dr. Singh noted. He further stressed that in a large state like Uttar Pradesh, challenges are significant, but collective efforts can overcome them to ensure environmental protection and safeguard public health for future generations.
UPPCB Member Secretary Sanjeev Kumar Singh briefed participants on compliance measures, while Runa from the Central Pollution Control Board gave a presentation in hybrid mode on the biomedical waste management online portal. The session was coordinated by Chief Environmental Officer (Administration) Ram Gopal, conducted by Chief Environmental Officer (Circle-3)Praveen Kumar, with a detailed presentation from BMW Cell Nodal Officer Utsav Sharma.
The event saw participation from senior representatives of multiple sectors, including Dr. Shipra Pandey (Nodal BMW, Medical Department), Dr. Dinesh Maurya (AYUSH), Dr. Rajiv (Animal Husbandry Department), Dr. Sanjay Saxena and Dr. P.K. Gupta (Indian Medical Association), Dr. Manoj Shivhare (President, CBWTF Association), and Secretary Nitin Gupta, along with UPPCB officials.
The session concluded with a call for enhanced collaboration among departments to ensure biomedical waste in the state is managed at the highest standards, safeguarding both the environment and public health.
