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The nation’s healthcare system is increasingly recognising the need for integrative approaches that combine traditional knowledge with modern scientific practices for bio-medical waste management. Including AYUSH department members in state advisory panels that implement Bio-Medical Waste Management rules can be a constructive step in this direction. AYUSH practitioners—specialising in Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy—offer unique perspectives on sustainability, natural resource use, and holistic health.

Bio-medical waste management is a critical public health issue, requiring careful segregation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials. While modern medicine generates a significant portion of such waste, AYUSH systems often rely on herbal, biodegradable, and less chemically intensive treatments. Their inclusion in advisory panels can encourage eco-friendly practices and reduce the environmental burden of healthcare waste.

Moreover, AYUSH representatives can help design guidelines that are practical for traditional healthcare institutions, many of which operate in rural and semi-urban areas. Their grassroots experience can improve policy implementation and compliance. Collaboration among all medical systems ensures that waste management strategies are inclusive, culturally sensitive, and effective.

Incorporating AYUSH members into these panels not only strengthens policy frameworks but also promotes a more sustainable and integrated healthcare system for the future. 

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