Research in the life sciences in India is growing day by day, with increasing number of private and public sector institutions. Even though the quality of output from these institutions is questionable, the quantum of their infrastructure
facilities is rising. In most laboratories, there are no stringent regulations regarding the handling and disposal of chemicals and consumables. We still rely on the protocols formulated by Western scientists in our research in the life sciences, which is unfortunately necessary for publishing in high impact factor journals. On many occasions and in most laboratories, our scholars handle toxic chemicals without safety precautions. (Correspondence)