WWF-India Launches Green Diwali Campaign 2026 for a Cracker-Free Diwali

WWF-India has launched a nationwide Green Diwali Campaign 2026 to urge people to celebrate a clean, cracker-free festival. The campaign will run from 20 October to 8 November 2026.

Green Diwali Campaign 2026 from 20 October to 8 November 2026

The campaign has been started by the Programme Centre – Resource Partner (PC-RP) of WWF-India, which works under the EIACP programme. It is supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It will reach schools, colleges, educational institutions, resident welfare associations and local communities across the country. Special attention will be given to the 130 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), where air quality is a major concern.

Aim of Green Diwali Campaign 2026

The main aim is to persuade citizens to avoid firecrackers and celebrate Diwali in an eco-friendly way. The campaign is linked to Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), which promotes simple daily habits that protect nature.

Features of Green Diwali Campaign 2026

Green Diwali Pledge

People are encouraged to take a pledge to:

• Avoid firecrackers and motivate family and neighbours to do the same
• Light diyas and use energy-efficient lights
• Avoid single-use plastic
• Segregate waste
• Buy local products

Pledge Drives

Schools, colleges and community groups can organise pledge drives during assemblies, classes, rallies and community meetings.

Carbon Footprint Survey

Citizens can take the Carbon Footprint Survey by WWF-India. It shows how daily activities and consumption add to a person’s environmental footprint and helps them adopt better habits.

Sharing Activity Details

Participants must share their activity details through an online form. The submission should include:

• Name and location of the institution or organisation
• Activity details and date
• Number of people who took the pledge
• Geo-tagged photographs
• A short report

Selected entries may be featured on EIACP websites and social media pages.