Green Diwali Campaign 2026

Prelims: Current events of national and international importance | Government Policies & Interventions

Why in News?

WWF-India’s EIACP Programme Centre–Resource Partner launched a nationwide Green Diwali Campaign on 20 October 2026.

EIACP – Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme.

Green Diwali Campaign 2026

Scheduled to – Continue until 8 November 2026.
Objective – To encourages citizens to refrain from using firecrackers and to adopt environmentally responsible practices during Diwali celebrations.
Supported by – Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Aligned with – Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).
Its emphasis is placed on the 130 cities included in the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
Key Objectives and Activities
Green Diwali Pledge – Participants are requested to take the following actions:
- Refrain from using firecrackers and encourage family members and neighbors to do the same.
- Opt for traditional diyas and energy-efficient lighting.
- Avoid single-use plastics.
- Segregate waste at the source.
- Choose locally made products whenever possible.
- Promote environmentally responsible celebration practices.
Awareness and Public Participation
- Organize pledge drives in schools and colleges.
- Conduct awareness rallies and classroom activities.
- Hold community meetings and resident welfare association initiatives.
- Encourage participation from EIACP centres, educational institutions, and individuals.
- Submit campaign activities using the online reporting form.
Carbon Footprint Survey – WWF-India invites citizens to participate in its online Carbon Footprint Survey to:
- Understand the environmental impact of daily activities and consumption.
- Identify sources of individual carbon emissions.
- Develop more sustainable lifestyle habits.

Mission LiFE: Lifestyle for Environment

It is an India-led global mass movement introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
P3 Model – It aims to establish a global community of Pro-Planet People who adopt a lifestyle characterized as "of the planet, for the planet, and by the planet."
Three-Phase Approach
- Change in Demand – Nudging daily individual actions.
- Change in Supply – Having industries adapt to eco-friendly market demands.
- Change in Policy – Influencing long-term government and corporate regulations.

National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)

Launched by – Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in 2019.
Aim – To improve air quality through coordinated interventions and the implementation of city-level clean air strategies.
- Focuses on reducing particulate matter pollution in designated cities.

Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP)

Implemented under – Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Objectives – To promote the dissemination of environmental information, awareness, capacity building, and activities related to sustainable livelihoods.
It supports environmental education initiatives and encourages public participation.

Reference

PIB | Green Diwali Campaign 2026

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