Japan, 18 August 2025(Kamran Raja): Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced that modern Japanese technology and methods will be adopted for sewage and waste management in Punjab. The announcement came during her visit to Japan’s largest wastewater treatment facilities. The Chief Minister inspected the advanced waste treatment systems in Asahi, Yokohama City, Kanagawa, Washimaku, and Yodogawa, where she was given detailed briefings on methods of garbage collection, wastewater management, and disposal systems. Officials informed the Chief Minister that Yokohama, Japan’s second largest city by population, treats 1.5 million liters of wastewater daily through its Solid Waste and Wastewater Treatment Plant. They added that the Yokohama facility also operates multiple plants that generate energy from waste, which is utilized in local heating systems—making it a model of sustainable urban development.
The Chief Minister was also apprised that waste in Yokohama is separated into reusable components through modern plants and automated systems, ensuring both efficiency and environmental protection. Despite being an industrial hub, Yokohama remains at the forefront of maintaining the highest environmental standards. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said:
“The environmental and urban development model of Yokohama City stands as an ideal for sustainable waste management. Punjab will adopt this model to modernize sewage and waste treatment, turning challenges into opportunities for clean energy and improved quality of life for our people.”
The Chief Minister emphasized that collaboration with Japan in this field will not only enhance Punjab’s waste treatment infrastructure but also help ensure a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable environment for future generations.