How the Green Diwali Campaign Promotes Sustainable Celebrations
How the Green Diwali Campaign Promotes Sustainable Celebrations
Global · Published Oct 24, 2026
• The Green Diwali Campaign encourages cracker-free celebrations to reduce air and noise pollution during Diwali.
• It promotes sustainable practices like using diyas, avoiding single-use plastics, and assessing carbon footprints.

Key Features of the Campaign

The campaign prioritises public awareness in 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), engaging schools, colleges, and resident welfare associations. It encourages citizens to take a Green Diwali Pledge, which includes avoiding firecrackers, using diyas and energy-efficient lighting, eliminating single-use plastics, segregating waste, and supporting local products. Additionally, WWF-India promotes a Carbon Footprint Survey to help individuals assess their environmental impact and adopt sustainable consumption practices.

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