Case study of Covid-19 waste management in Indian Context

Abstract

The recent covid-19 pandemic due to the outbreak of coronavirus raised the demand for personal protective equipment and medical services, which leads to an increase in covid 19 waste rapidly. Designing systematic and reliable policies in this circumstance may aid in the control of the spread of coronavirus. The objectives of this study were: (i) To evaluate the waste management and treatment system of covid-19 related waste and its mandatory compliance with rules of WHO and the Indian government, and (ii) To estimate the amount of covid waste generated in the country along with few numbers of covid waste generation in major states. During this study, it was observed that: (i) the doctors and other staff members are taught to take appropriate precautions when dealing with these covid waste materials, (ii) the process of collection, segregation, transport, storage, and final disposal of such waste is done in compliance with the guidelines of AIIMS, and (iii) the final disposal is done by the process of incineration. The government has also given instructions to set up temporary incineration plants if the amount of waste exceeds the capacity of CBWTF incinerators. This paper discusses the different covid-19 waste management strategies practiced in India. It even discusses issues encountered throughout this management, as well as potential solutions for overcoming these obstacles. It issues encountered throughout COVID-19 waste management, as well as potential solutions for overcoming these obstacles.