Post by Pahlé India Foundation (PIF)

Pahlé India Foundation (PIF) is working on a project supported by MUFG that explores how Japanese technological solutions in waste management and the decarbonisation of heavy industry can support India’s environmental transition. It covers five key areas: solid waste management, e-waste recycling, wastewater treatment, clean solutions for the steel industry, as well as hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. In January, we hosted two high-level roundtables that sparked candid, thought-provoking discussions - raising as many questions as answers. To build on these insights, our team travelled to Tokyo to see these solutions in action and assess their relevance for India. Here’s a glimpse into three packed days on the ground: 📍株式会社ダイキアクシス / Daiki Axis Co.,Ltd., Saku (Nagano): Visited a sewage treatment plant to understand Japan's decentralised wastewater systems up close 📍Circular Economy Expo, Tokyo Big Sight: Attended panel discussions featuring New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), Honda, Hyundai Motor Company, METI, and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), exploring hydrogen, steel, and clean energy transitions. 📍Kanadevia Corporation: Gained insights into Japan's advanced Waste-to-Energy plants and solid waste management technology. 📍Bureau of Environment, Tokyo Metropolitan Government: A deep-dive into how Tokyo handles solid and e-waste 📍Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. (YEC), Tokyo, Japan: Learned about the  barriers for Japanese wastewater companies in India, and their partnership with India's Ministry of Jal Shakti on sludge management 📍Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES): Exchanged insights on circular economy and sustainable waste policy frameworks #IndiaJapan #CircularEconomy #WasteManagement #Decarbonisation #PahléIndiaFoundation #Sustainability #PolicyResearch Rajiv Kumar | Ravi Pokharna | Abhishek Jha | Aishwary Kant G. | Mehek Kaur | Garima Jain