{"id":170051,"date":"2025-02-13T15:16:24","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T09:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=170051"},"modified":"2025-02-13T15:16:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T09:46:24","slug":"aiims-delhi-unveils-srjanam-for-biomedical-waste-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/aiims-delhi-unveils-srjanam-for-biomedical-waste-management\/","title":{"rendered":"AIIMS Delhi Unveils \u2018Srjanam\u2019 for Biomedical Waste Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

India has made significant progress in managing biomedical waste with the launch of \u2018Srjanam\u2019, the nation\u2019s first automated system for converting biomedical waste, launched at AIIMS Delhi. On February 10, 2025, Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, officially inaugurated this homegrown innovation. Created by CSIR-NIIST in Thiruvananthapuram, \u2018Srjanam\u2019 offers an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution compared to conventional biomedical waste disposal methods. The system is designed to mitigate environmental risks by eliminating the reliance on incineration, a common but polluting practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does \u2018Srjanam\u2019 Revolutionize Biomedical Waste Management?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

India produces around 743 tonnes of biomedical waste each day, creating a major challenge for hospitals and medical facilities. Conventional disposal methods, particularly incineration, contribute to air pollution and various environmental risks. \u2018Srjanam\u2019 offers an eco-friendly solution by safely neutralizing hazardous biomedical waste like blood, urine, sputum, and lab disposables without depending on energy-heavy processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the unique aspects of \u2018Srjanam\u2019 is its ability to control foul odors, making waste disposal safer and more manageable. Unlike conventional systems, which often release harmful emissions, this automated system processes waste efficiently without external energy sources. AIIMS Delhi has become the first healthcare institution in India to install and implement this breakthrough technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Key Features of \u2018Srjanam\u2019?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Automated Waste Neutralization\u00a0\u2013 The system is designed to\u00a0efficiently break down and neutralize\u00a0hazardous biomedical waste. Unlike incinerators, which release harmful emissions, \u2018Srjanam\u2019 operates with a more environmentally friendly approach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Odor Control Technology\u00a0\u2013 Managing foul-smelling toxic waste has been a persistent challenge in biomedical disposal. \u2018Srjanam\u2019 is equipped with a\u00a0fragrance technology\u00a0that neutralizes odors, making waste handling much safer and easier.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Scalable Processing Capacity\u00a0\u2013 Currently, the system\u00a0can process up to 10 kg of biodegradable medical waste per day. Once necessary approvals are obtained, it is expected to scale up to\u00a0400 kg per day, ensuring its effectiveness for large-scale healthcare facilities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    What Does This Mean for India\u2019s Healthcare System?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that the launch of \u2018Srjanam\u2019 aligns with India\u2019s vision of \u201cViksit Bharat\u201d by 2047. The government is actively supporting sustainable innovations that address environmental challenges while improving healthcare infrastructure. By implementing \u2018Srjanam\u2019 at AIIMS Delhi, the institution sets a precedent for other hospitals across India to adopt advanced waste management technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Looking ahead, the success of \u2018Srjanam\u2019 at AIIMS Delhi could lead to its nationwide adoption. With proper approvals and funding, this system could become a benchmark for safe and sustainable biomedical waste disposal in India. The initiative not only protects the environment but also enhances safety standards in hospitals, ensuring better waste management practices for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The launch of \u2018Srjanam\u2019 at AIIMS Delhi marks a significant step in India\u2019s efforts towards sustainable healthcare. With its ability to handle biomedical waste efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner, this innovation could pave the way for a cleaner and safer medical waste disposal system across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    India has made significant progress in managing biomedical waste with the launch of \u2018Srjanam\u2019, the nation\u2019s first automated system for converting biomedical waste, launched at AIIMS Delhi. On February 10, 2025, Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, officially inaugurated this homegrown innovation. Created by CSIR-NIIST in Thiruvananthapuram, \u2018Srjanam\u2019 offers an eco-friendly and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":419,"featured_media":170056,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[5359],"tags":[68],"class_list":["post-170051","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-affairs-february-2025","tag-science-technology-current-affairs"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170051","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/419"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170051"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170051\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":170057,"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170051\/revisions\/170057"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/170056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170051"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=170051"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170051"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}