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Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KMIO) has received ISO 14001:2015 certification for its Solid Waste Management (SWM) facility. The certification process began in March 2020, leading to the establishment of a modern SWM facility under a 10-year Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model.

An independent audit in 2025 confirmed compliance, and certification was awarded in December 2025. The facility occupies 4,000 sq. ft on the campus, adheres to Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, and includes a biogas plant that processes food and garden waste.

Since January 2021, the facility has processed over 10.89 lakh kg of food waste, 2.80 lakh kg of garden waste, and 3.73 lakh kg of non-value dry waste, diverting them from landfills. The institute emphasizes staff training in waste segregation and hygiene practices to maintain compliance and sustainability.