Celebrate Diwali without crackers: WWF-India launches nationwide campaign
What Happened
WWF-India’s EIACP Programme Centre has launched a nationwide Green Diwali campaign, urging people to avoid firecrackers and adopt environmentally responsible celebrations. Supported by the Union Environment Ministry, the campaign runs from October 20 to November 8, with special focus on 130 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme.
Key Takeaways
Aligned with the government’s Mission LiFE, the campaign aims to turn Diwali celebrations into a broader push for environmentally responsible everyday habits, with participants also invited to assess their carbon footprint.