WWF-India EIACP launches nationwide Green Diwali Campaign from 20th October to 8th November 2026; Urges Citizens to celebrate a Cracker-free Diwali

WWF-India’s Programme Centre – Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, launched a nationwide Green Diwali Campaign from October 20 to November 8, 2026. The campaign urges citizens to avoid firecrackers and celebrate a clean and green Diwali in alignment with Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). It targets educational institutions, resident welfare associations, and local communities, with a specific focus on the 130 cities under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Activities include a Green Diwali Pledge, a Carbon Footprint Survey, and community outreach encouraging sustainable habits such as using diyas, reducing single-use plastic, and waste segregation.