India, April 11 -- image credit- freepik

In an effort to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and reduce the environmental risks associated with improper antibiotic disposal, the Centre for Health Research and Innovation (CHRI), a PATH affiliate, has launched the AMR Safe Disposal Innovation Challenge 2026 in collaboration with GSK cares, a CSR initiative.

The challenge is open to students, innovators, researchers, and startups across India, inviting them to develop practical and scalable solutions that encourage responsible antibiotic disposal at the community level.

Improper disposal of antibiotics, such as throwing them in household waste or flushing them, allows drug residues to enter soil and water systems, contributin...