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Green Diwali Campaign 2026

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October 21, 2026

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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.

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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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