India Launches 'Srjanam', First Automated Biomedical Waste Conversion System
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| Why in News? | AIIMS Delhi launched 'Srjanam', India's first automated biomedical waste conversion system, on February 10, 2025. Inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh, it was developed by CSIR-NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram to neutralize hazardous waste without incineration. |
| Developed By | CSIR-NIIST (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research - National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology), Thiruvananthapuram |
| Inaugurated By | Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister for Science and Technology |
| Installed At | AIIMS Delhi (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) |
| Purpose | Converts biomedical waste into non-hazardous material without using incinerators |
| Processing Capacity | Current: 10 kg/day; Planned: 400 kg/day (after approvals) |
| Unique Features | Odor control technology, energy-efficient waste treatment |
| India's Biomedical Waste Generation | 743 tonnes per day |
| AIIMS Delhi - Static Facts | Founded: 1956; Location: New Delhi |
| CSIR - Static Facts | Founded: 1942; Headquarters: New Delhi |