Abstract

Biomedical waste management has become a critical public health and environmental concern in recent decades due to the rapid expansion of healthcare facilities technological advancements in medical diagnostics and increased generation of infectious and hazardous waste. Biomedical waste if improperly handled poses serious risks to human health ecological systems and community well-being. Effective regulation and control mechanisms are therefore essential for ensuring safe segregation treatment transportation and disposal of biomedical waste. This research paper provides a comprehensive examination of biomedical waste regulation focusing on legal frameworks management practices administrative responsibilities and public health implications. It explores the evolution of biomedical waste rules in India and globally analyzing statutory provisions institutional challenges and compliance gaps. The study further reviews international conventions technological solutions and policy reforms that