Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change · 2026-11-08
Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Green Diwali for Cleaner Air: WWF-India EIACP appeals to citizens of Delhi-NCR to take the Green Diwali Pledge
WWF-India's EIACP Programme Centre has appealed to Delhi-NCR citizens to take the Green Diwali Pledge and celebrate a cracker-free Diwali under the Green Diwali Campaign 2026.
Important points
- The Green Diwali Campaign 2026 runs from 20th October to 8th November 2026 under Mission LiFE.
- The campaign focuses on 130 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) across 24 States and Union Territories.
- Delhi's air quality is currently in the 'Very Poor' category and may reach 'Severe' during the festive days.
- The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) is implementing measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
- Citizens are encouraged to take the Carbon Footprint Survey and share their activities through an online submission form.
WWF-India EIACP Programme CentreUnion Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeGreen Diwali Campaign 2026Mission LiFENational Clean Air ProgrammeCentral Pollution Control BoardCommission for Air Quality ManagementGraded Response Action Plan