Despite knowing the deadly risks, several hospitals and labs in Nagpur continue to dump hazardous biomedical waste with regular garbage — a ticking time bomb for public health.
From used syringes to infected materials, biomedical waste poses a serious threat if not handled properly. Yet, between December 2017 and June 2025, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s Nuisance Detection Squad (NDS) registered 398 violations, slapping ₹75.27 lakh in fines — a clear sign of rampant negligence.
Dharampeth zone topped the shame list with 107 cases and ₹30.26 lakh in fines, followed by Dhantoli with 69 cases and ₹9.32 lakh. Satranjipura, with just 3 cases, raises questions — is it cleaner, or is enforcement weaker?
Nagpur has over 650 hospitals and 300 labs, making biomedical waste management not just essential but urgent. The NMC has set up a dedicated disposal system at Bhandewadi, including a special incinerator and plastic recycling unit. The collection is outsourced to Superb Hygienic, but despite this infrastructure, rules are still being ignored.
Sanitation workers, ragpickers, and the public remain vulnerable. Civic officials say fines aren’t enough — stricter enforcement and legal action against repeat offenders are critical to prevent a looming biomedical disaster.
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