Punjab University College of Earth and Environmental Sciences has signed a memorandum of understanding with a German company to use rain for laboratories, cleanliness and gardening purpose after its filtration through a plant. In this regard, MoU signing ceremony regarding the project titled "Rainwater Harvesting and Advance Technologies" was held at seminar room of the college in which PU VC Professor Dr Zafar Mueen Nasir, CEES Principal Professor Dr Sajid Rashid, Fritz Poerschke from Germany, faculty members and a large number of students were present on the occasion.
Giving a briefing regarding high-tech filtration machine recently set up at the college, Fritz said that after processing of the rainwater though machine, the water could be stored for 8-10 months. He said that this water would be used for washroom of colleges, laboratories and gardens while this water was also drinkable. He said that the water could also be used for agriculture. Dr Zafar Mueen Nasir said that the research of the university would be used for the welfare of the society to uplift their life standards.