World Wide Fund for Nature – India’s Programme Centre – Resource Partner has launched a nationwide Green Diwali Campaign and urged citizens to avoid firecrackers and celebrate a clean and green Diwali in line with Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said that the campaign will run till the 8th of next month. The Ministry informed that the campaign will reach schools, colleges, educational institutions, resident welfare associations and local communities, with a special focus on the 130 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme.
As part of the campaign, citizens are encouraged to take the Green Diwali Pledge to avoid firecrackers, encourage family and neighbours to do the same, use diyas and energy-efficient lights, avoid single-use plastic, segregate waste and choose local products. The Ministry said that educational institutions and community groups are encouraged to organise pledge drives during assemblies, classes, rallies and community meetings. Citizens are also encouraged to take WWF-India’s Carbon Footprint Survey to understand how their daily activities and consumption contribute to their environmental footprint and identify more sustainable habits.
