Biomedical Waste Management in South India: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract
Effective biomedical waste (BMW) management is crucial for human health and environmental sustainability. Despite the 2016 BMW Management Rules, challenges persist in segregation, transportation, and disposal. This review highlights the implementation gaps, drawbacks of conventional techniques, and latest eco-friendly methods for BMW disposal. It also emphasizes the importance of source segregation and compliance monitoring by State Pollution Control Boards/Pollution Control Committees, as guided by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board. The review aims to raise awareness and inform policy decisions for sustainable BMW management practices in South India
Keywords: BiomedicalWaste,Waste treatment, Management and Sustainability

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