Supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, WWF-India's ENVIS Programme Centre - Resource Partner has appealed to the people of Delhi-NCR to celebrate a cracker-free green Diwali and help keep the air clean and pure. This appeal has been made under the nationwide Green Diwali campaign. Under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), this campaign was conducted from 20 October to 8 November 2026, focusing specially on 130 cities included in the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) across 24 states and union territories.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's air quality is in the 'very poor' category, and as per forecasts by the Air Quality Early Warning System, air quality may slip into the 'severe' category during the festival days. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for NCR and adjoining areas is implementing measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the region to prevent further deterioration of air quality. People of Delhi-NCR have been urged to support these efforts and follow the implemented measures.
WWF-ENVIS has invited every citizen to take a green Diwali pledge to play their part in ensuring clean air, good health and a pollution-free environment.
It has also suggested simple steps to celebrate a green Diwali, which are as follows:
Opt for eco-friendly diyas and candles: Use traditional earthen diyas and eco-friendly candles, and avoid excessive energy consumption.
Give nature-friendly gifts: Choose locally made, eco-friendly gifts with minimal packaging.
Say no to crackers: Avoid firecrackers to reduce air and noise pollution and protect people's health.
Decorate naturally: Make rangoli using natural materials such as flower petals, rice flour and turmeric, and try DIY (do-it-yourself) decoration by repurposing old items.
Generate less waste: Avoid single-use plastics, reuse decoration items, and segregate waste for recycling.
Organize community events: Organize programs like plantation drives, neighborhood cleanup walks, and environmental awareness walks to promote collective action.
Donate for a noble cause: Donate old clothes and usable household items that are no longer needed to those in need; this will promote reuse and reduce waste.
Adopt eco-friendly commuting: Walk, cycle, or use public or shared transport for travel during the festivals.
Monitor air quality: Check the daily Air Quality Index (AQI) on the Central Pollution Control Board's 'SAMEER' app and avoid going outdoors when air quality is poor.
Citizens have been encouraged to participate in WWF-India's 'Carbon Footprint Survey' (https://wwfindiawebgis.in/Carbon_Footprint/Carbon_Footprint.html) so they can understand the impact of their actions on the environment and adopt more nature-friendly habits.
Additionally, participating institutions and groups have been urged to share details of their activities via an online form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15hDbjbqZzeo68kNjAxeHQA_SMIQ7lUlPdvCIi-gvwdY/viewform
share through. While providing information, the name and location of the institution or organization, description and date of the activity, number of participating pledgers, geo-tagged photographs and a brief report should be included. Selected entries may be featured on the ENVIS website and social media platforms.