PASIGHAT, Jun 6: A District Level Bio-Medical Waste Advisory Committee meeting was held in the Siang Hall on Monday. Key members, including DMO Dr. Kaling Dai, MS (BPGH) Dr. YR Darang, EE (PMC), Medical Officers, representatives of NGOs and other stakeholders participated in the meeting. 

After a threadbare discussion, DC instructed the DMO cum Bio-medical Nodal Officer to monitor and supervise that all health facilities are in place and ensure Biomedical waste disposal in a befitting manner in the district. Another Nodal Officer Dr. Kadum Jonnom, MO In-charge Ruksin CHC will provide facilities and advice on BMW disposal for all CHCs and PHCs. Dr. Jhony Darang MO In-charge Bilat will take care of all sub-centres of the district in the matter of BMW. The DC instructed the EE (PMC) Kipa Gagung to liaise for proper disposal of BMW while assuring to extend all possible help in the process.

DMO Dr. Kaling Dai asked the MOs to submit annual BMW report on 5th June. MOs present in meeting pointed out regarding difficulties in obtaining LPCs (Land Possessing Certificates) of their respective hospitals which is one of the major criteria for getting authorization certificates from State Pollution Control Board. Dr. Dai assured that the DC cum Chairman will take care of it and MOs should apply for authorization certificates from SPCB. DIPRO