Prospectus

The Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) which has been set up under the aegis of Institute of Good Manufacturing Practices India is registered as a non-profit society recognised by the Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, accredited Vocational Institution of Ministry of HRD, Government of India. IGMPI is dedicated to promote working in a healthy and safe environment. The rapid expansion of infrastructure development and industrial establishments has heightened the focus on ensuring safety measures essential for public health. IGMPI is moving hand in hand with technology advances and has gained recognition as stronger and better training & online learning platform provider in the areas of Pharma GMP, Regulatory Affairs, Food Science, Health, Safety & Environment and many more. Today, India has had legislations on occupational safety and health for 50 years. But the number of regulatory personnel is limited to 1,400 safety officers, 1,154 factory inspectors, and 27 medical inspectors. These numbers are grossly inadequate even for the inspection of formal units that only employ about 10% of India's total workforce (around 26 million). This proves that there is a huge demand of industrial safety experts.

India is a fast-growing economy. It influences the global market as well. The CEHS team at IGMPI has come with programmes specially designed for industry professionals, graduates, and safety engineers to enhance their knowledge and get trained to have a great career in this upcoming and thriving field. Additionally, the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety, IGMPI endeavours to enhance the skills of the available work force.

Centre for Environmental Health and Safety (CEHS) Programmes

With increase is global competence and a more demanding market, industries explore the aspects to be at par with their competitors. Our country is witnessing a steep surge of rapid urbanization with more infrastructure developments and growing numbers of industrial establishments.

However, rapid urbanization goals can be marred by untoward incidents that cause a lot of legal harassment ending up in compensations and tarnished image. Thus environment health and safety is the responsibility of all the stakeholders. The safety of the employees is a major thrust area as they are the asset to any organisation to which they belong.

Production and development should not be compromised on the cost of poor health environment safety.

Thus it is important to increase awareness about the Labor rights and safety measures that would prevent the unintended accidents. IGMPI CEHS team has come with programmes specially designed for industry professionals, graduates, safety engineers to enhance their knowledge and get trained to have a great career in this upcoming and thriving field.

The Post Graduate and Executive Diploma programmes of IGMPI in Good Manufacturing Practices, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property Rights, Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Public Health, Nanotechnology, Hospital Management, Product Management, Sales and Marketing Management, Clinical Research, Medical Writing, Drug Discovery and Development, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Coding have been duly assessed and approved by Quality Council of India, Government of India based on fulfillment of QCI's following criteria:

    1. Course Content
    2. Course Design
    3. Course Material
    4. Instructors
    5. Class size & Attendance
    6. Facilities
    7. Evaluation of Students
    8. Written Examination
    9. Certificate

IGMPI is also approved by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) (FSSAI ID: TPINS18). IGMPI® is licensed by Department of Food Safety & Drug Administration under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 and registered under Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

IGMPI is also approved by Sector Skills Council under National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) setup by Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt of India (TC ID:TC342267).

IGMPI has been conferred with the prestigious "BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS (BIS) AWARD OF HONOUR 2023". QUALITY COUNCIL OF INDIA (QCI) has also conferred IGMPI with D.L. SHAH NATIONAL QUALITY AWARD, Certificate of Merit & ASSOCHAM has conferred IGMPI with the Services Excellence Award based on excellence of its services to the students and training participants.

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO). India started taking part in IEC from 1911 and subsequently the then Indian Standards Institution (now BIS) took over the responsibility of Indian National Committee of IEC(INC-IEC) in 1949. Since then the INC-IEC is actively participating in the activities of the IEC both at the policy level and technical work and carrying out the responsibilities as member body of IEC Council. India is a member in Standards Management Board (SMB) of IEC since 2015.BIS has also signed Bilateral Cooperation Agreements (BCA)/Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with the National Standards Bodies of several countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Egypt, European Union , Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Jordon, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Russia, Saudi Arabia , Slovakia, Slovenia, Suriname, USA, UAE, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Bhutan, Brazil, Israel, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification. NABCB is also a Full Member of International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) & Asia Pacific Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (APLAC) as well as signatory to its MRAs for Inspection.

The Circular Economy and Net Zero Waste approach represents a fundamental shift from the traditional linear “take–make–dispose” model toward a regenerative system that eliminates waste, maximizes resource efficiency, and minimizes environmental impact. It focuses on keeping materials, products, and resources in use for as long as possible through reuse, recycling, recovery, redesign, and regeneration, while achieving net zero waste to landfill.

With rising concerns over resource scarcity, climate change, plastic pollution, landfill constraints, and ESG compliance, organizations across manufacturing, construction, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, logistics, infrastructure, and urban development are increasingly adopting circular economy principles. Global frameworks such as UN SDGs, EU Circular Economy Action Plan, ISO 14001, ISO 14051 (Material Flow Cost Accounting), Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and Net Zero commitments strongly emphasize waste reduction and circularity.

Traditional waste management systems largely focus on disposal and regulatory compliance. However, these approaches are no longer sufficient to meet sustainability goals. Circular Economy and Net Zero Waste strategies bridge this gap by promoting resource optimization, sustainable design, responsible consumption, waste valorization, and closed-loop systems.

This programme is designed to provide participants with a practical, structured, and implementable understanding of Circular Economy and Net Zero Waste, integrating global best practices, regulatory frameworks, ESG expectations, and recent trends such as zero-waste cities, circular supply chains, and digital waste tracking. The training emphasizes real-world applications, case studies, and implementation roadmaps, enabling organizations to transition toward sustainable and resilient operations.

Programme Structure

Module 1: Introduction to Circular Economy and Net Zero Waste

• Evolution of resource management: linear economy to circular economy
• Concept and principles of Circular Economy
• Understanding Net Zero Waste and zero-waste hierarchy
• Difference between waste management and waste elimination
• Circular economy and its role in sustainability and climate action
• Linkages with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Benefits of circular economy: cost savings, risk reduction, innovation, and compliance

Module 2: Global Frameworks, Standards, and Policy Drivers

• Circular Economy Action Plan (EU) and global initiatives
• Indian regulatory landscape: Solid Waste Management Rules, Plastic Waste Management Rules, E-waste Rules, C&D Waste Rules
• Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and producer accountability
• ISO standards supporting circularity:
• ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
• ISO 14051 – Material Flow Cost Accounting
• ISO 59004/59010/59020 – Circular Economy standards
• Role of circular economy in ESG, BRSR, GRI, and sustainability reporting
• Market and investor expectations on waste and resource efficiency

Module 3: Waste Mapping and Material Flow Analysis

• Understanding waste streams across the value chain
• Types of waste: solid, liquid, hazardous, non-hazardous, and special wastes
• Waste characterization and quantification techniques
• Material Flow Analysis (MFA) and resource efficiency assessment
• Identifying waste hotspots and loss points
• Waste hierarchy: prevent, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose
• Data collection, tracking, and reporting best practices

Module 4: Circular Design and Resource Optimization

• Circular design principles and eco-design
• Design for durability, repairability, reuse, and recycling
• Sustainable material selection and substitution
• Packaging reduction and redesign strategies
• Industrial symbiosis and by-product utilization
• Circular procurement and supply chain integration
• Role of life-cycle thinking in circular economy

Module 5: Net Zero Waste Strategies and Technologies

• Developing a Net Zero Waste roadmap
• Waste minimization and source segregation strategies
• Recycling, composting, and bio-methanation
• Waste-to-energy and waste valorization options
• Management of plastic, e-waste, hazardous, and C&D waste
• Circular solutions for organic and food waste
• Evaluating environmental and economic feasibility

Module 6: Implementation, Monitoring, and Performance Measurement

• Setting Net Zero Waste targets and KPIs
• Leading vs. lagging indicators for waste performance
• Waste audits and compliance monitoring
• Digital tools for waste tracking and reporting
• Integration with Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
• Internal audits and management review
• Continuous improvement and corrective actions

Module 7: Circular Economy, ESG, and Business Value

• Circular economy as a driver for ESG performance
• Linking waste reduction with carbon footprint reduction
• Circular economy and Scope 3 emissions
• Financial benefits of circular business models
• Stakeholder engagement and employee involvement
• Communicating circular initiatives to customers and investors
• Risk management and resilience through circularity

Module 8: Case Studies, Best Practices, and Implementation Roadmap

• Circular economy applications in:
• Manufacturing and process industries
• Construction and infrastructure
• FMCG, packaging, and retail
• Pharmaceuticals and healthcare
• Urban and municipal waste systems
• Indian and global case studies on net zero waste
• Common challenges and barriers in implementation
• Change management for circular transition
• Step-by-step roadmap to implement circular economy and net zero waste
• Future trends: circular cities, regenerative systems, digital circularity

Eligibility

• Graduates / Diploma holders in Engineering, Science, Environmental Science, Sustainability, or allied disciplines
• EHS, ESG, and Sustainability professionals
• Waste management and environmental professionals
• Operations, supply chain, and facility managers
• Consultants, auditors, trainers, and faculty members
• Policy professionals and urban planners

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 5 days.

Programme Mode

Registration is currently open for Part-time (Online Live Classes) mode.

Programme Deliverables

• Comprehensive study material for all modules (soft copy) aligned with current industry requirements
• Interactive live online sessions with expert faculty
• Practical insights supported by real-world examples
• Case studies and implementation guidance
• Participant feedback after each module
• All sessions conducted in English

Assessment & Certification

An online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme. Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Professional Certification on Circular Economy and Net Zero Waste by the Centre for Environmental Health and Safety, IGMPI.

Discipline in Classes and Examination

Every student is required to observe a disciplined behaviour during her/his classes, assessments & examinations and to follow instructions from the Professors. Any act of indiscipline may result into discredit & it will be mentioned in her/his academic report.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute supports career development through placement assistance and strong industry linkages across manufacturing, infrastructure, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, sustainability consulting, and environmental services.

Support includes:

• Resume development
• Interview preparation
• Mock interviews
• Career guidance and industry exposure

Future Career & Organizational Benefits

• Reduced waste generation and disposal costs
• Stronger ESG and sustainability performance
• Improved resource efficiency and operational resilience
• Enhanced regulatory compliance and brand value
• Career opportunities such as:
• Circular Economy Specialist
• Sustainability & ESG Manager
• Waste Management Consultant
• Resource Efficiency Analyst
• Environmental Auditor
• Sustainability Program Manager