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With the advent of pandemic importance of biomedical waste management has been realized and now every country is effectively managing waste. But in India there is still no proper management of biomedical waste and which is hampering public health and environment. There is lack of segregation at source of generation with respect to home generated medical waste. Current regulatory framework of biomedical waste management is weak and ineffective. The methods used for disposal are not sustainable and harm environment.
In light of above issues, this dissertation traces the evolution of biomedical waste management laws all around the world. In introduction these laws are analyzed from three dimensions; right to health, polluter pays principle, sustainable development. In the second chapter researcher has explained the entire research methodology. In the third chapter problem of statement related to the entire issue is explained. In the fourth chapter research objectives of the research are given and fifth chapter is followed by the research questions on research. The sixth chapter has accessed the available literature on the topic. Seventh chapter signifies the need for management of biomedical waste. Eight chapter has analyzed the current regulatory framework related to biomedical waste management in India and has compared it with the Italian framework. Ninth chapter has substantiated the importance of segregation with respect to biomedical waste management. Tenth chapter deals with the sustainable disposal methods for biomedical waste management and last chapter marks the conclusion and provides suggestions.
Key words: Biomedical waste, management, sustainability, waste to energy, segregation, public health.
