Gandhinagar: With air and noise pollution posing a threat to public health during the festive season, the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has appealed to citizens to celebrate a firecracker-free Diwali under the Green Diwali Campaign-2026, carrying the message, “Say No to Firecrackers, Say Yes to Clean Air”.The campaign is being organised across the country by the WWF EIACP Programme Centre-Resource Partner in collaboration with the ministry of environment, forest and climate change (MoEF&CC). It aims to reduce the environmental impact of festive celebrations and protect people and animals from pollution.According to an official statement, GPCB has urged citizens to replace firecrackers with earthen lamps and eco-friendly candles, use natural materials such as rice flour, flower petals and turmeric for rangolis, and opt for locally made gifts with minimal packaging. The board has also advised people to avoid single-use plastics, reuse household items and ensure proper segregation of waste.GPCB appealed to citizens to participate actively in the campaign and prioritise clean air, stressing collective responsibility. It said a pollution-free environment was both a right and a responsibility of every citizen.
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