Arunachal Gov supports green Diwali campaign

Itanagar, Oct 29 (PTI): Arunachal Pradesh Governor K T Parnaik on Thursday extended support to the nationwide green Diwali campaign 2026.
The governor urged the people of the state to celebrate the festival of lights in an environment-friendly, safe and responsible manner, an official statement from Lok Bhavan said.
Praising the nationwide campaign, supported by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change through WWF-India’s Programme Centre Resource Partner, being observed from October 20 to November 8, he said the initiative complements the spirit of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) and encourages citizens to adopt sustainable lifestyles through conscious everyday choices.
Emphasising the importance of safeguarding public health and the natural environment, Parnaik encouraged families, particularly the youth, to choose traditional lamps, share sweets, support local artisans and promote community celebrations.
He noted that excessive firecracker use can adversely affect children, senior citizens, persons with respiratory sensitivities, animals and birds, besides contributing to air and noise pollution.