Green Diwali Pledge - Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali

Q.  Which initiative was launched by MoEF for a Green Diwali?
- Published on 18 Aug 17

a. Harit Diwali, Sahi Diwali
b. Harit Diwali, Green Diwali
c. Harit Diwali, Achha Diwali
d. Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali

ANSWER: Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali
 
Green Diwali Pledge - Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign.

Later, Dr. Harsh Vardhan also administered a Pledge for a Green and Healthy Diwali to the gathering of students.

The Pledge will be widely circulated to the schools/colleges and other educational institutions.

The school administration will be requested to administer the said Pledge during their school assembly up to Diwali.

Students presented ‘Nukkad Nataks’ (street plays) and also sang “Prakriti Vandana” on the occasion.

As a part of the campaign, the Environment Ministry will undertake various activities to create awareness among various stakeholders and encourage people to participate in combating air pollution.

Green Diwali: Know More
  • Some of the activities to promote Green Diwali among school children include stickers/logo distribution, poster competition, advertisement on public transport systems, public appeal using Radio/FM, involving industry associations and other stakeholders.
  • As a part of the social media campaign, an online competition will be conducted, where any individual/organisation can make a video/audio clip on the theme ‘Pollution Free Diwali’.
  • The best of these clips will be used officially to promote the theme across the country.

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