WWF-India's EIACP Programme Centre – Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, has…
WWF-India's EIACP Programme Centre – Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, has appealed to the people of Delhi-NCR to celebrate a cracker-free Green Diwali this year and help keep the air clean. The appeal is part of the nationwide Green Diwali Campaign 2026, running from 20th October to 8th November 2026 under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), with a special focus on the 130 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) across 24 States and Union Territories.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's air quality is in the 'Very Poor' category, and as per the Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts it may reach the 'Severe' category 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) across the region to prevent further deterioration of air quality. Citizens have been urged to support these efforts and follow the measures in force.
WWF EIACP has invited every citizen to take a Green Diwali Pledge to perform their part for clean air, good health and a pollution-free environment. It has also laid out simple steps towards a Green Diwali, as below:
Strategic Significance & Context
Citizens have also been encouraged to take WWF-India's Carbon Footprint Survey (https://wwfindiawebgis.in/Carbon_Footprint/Carbon_Footprint.html) to understand their environmental footprint and adopt more sustainable habits. Further, participating institutions and groups have been invited to share their activities through the online form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15hDbjbqZzeo68kNjAxeHQA_SMIQ7lUlPdvCIi-gvwdY/viewform. Each submission should include the name and location of the institution or organisation, the activity details and date, the number of participants who took the pledge, geo-tagged photographs and a brief report. Selected entries may be featured on EIACP websites and social media platforms.
WWF-India's EIACP Programme Centre – Resource Partner (PC-RP), supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India, has appealed to the people of Delhi-NCR to celebrate a cracker-free Green Diwali this year and help keep the air clean. The appeal is part of the nationwide Green Diwali Campaign 2026, running from 20th October to 8th November 2026 under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), with a special focus on the 130 cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) across 24 States and Union Territories.
As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's air quality is in the 'Very Poor' category, and as per the Air Quality Early Warning System forecasts it may reach the 'Severe' category 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) across the region to prevent further deterioration of air quality. Citizens have been urged to support these efforts and follow the measures in force.
Operational Milestones & Policy Directives
WWF EIACP has invited every citizen to take a Green Diwali Pledge to perform their part for clean air, good health and a pollution-free environment. It has also laid out simple steps towards a Green Diwali, as below:
Citizens have also been encouraged to take WWF-India's Carbon Footprint Survey (https://wwfindiawebgis.in/Carbon_Footprint/Carbon_Footprint.html) to understand their environmental footprint and adopt more sustainable habits. Further, participating institutions and groups have been invited to share their activities through the online form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15hDbjbqZzeo68kNjAxeHQA_SMIQ7lUlPdvCIi-gvwdY/viewform. Each submission should include the name and location of the institution or organisation, the activity details and date, the number of participants who took the pledge, geo-tagged photographs and a brief report. Selected entries may be featured on EIACP websites and social media platforms.
