EnvironmentThursday, 23 April 2026·The Hindu
NITRD became India’s first Zero Waste to Landfill healthcare campus in April 2026
NITRD was recognised on 22 April 2026 as India’s first Zero Waste to Landfill healthcare institution under SBM Urban 2.0.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 22 April 2026, the National Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD) was recognised as India’s first healthcare institution to achieve the “Zero Waste to Landfill” status under Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0.
Key specifics
- NITRD is a 27-acre campus.
- The campus processes 1 to 1.2 tons of waste daily.
- Of this, 500 to 650 kg is wet waste.
- It installed 40 Aerobin composting units in Mehrauli Ward under MCD.
- NITRD was established in 1952 and functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Exam lens
Environment and governance question type, NITRD, 27-acre campus, 1 to 1.2 tons daily waste, 40 Aerobin units, 1952; TNPSC may ask the first healthcare campus to achieve zero waste status and the mission name.