Appeal for a green Diwali celebration this year
Oct 31, 2010 12:00 AM | By OWN CORRESPONDENTAn Indian youth organisation has pleaded with Hindu revellers to bear rising air pollution and global warming in mind when they celebrate the festival of lights this year.
Non-governmental organisation Rising Youth Association organised a meeting with residents of Dugri and asked them to avoid crackers on Diwali.
The members urged residents not to light fireworks when millions of Hindus observe the festival globally on Friday.
They suggested, instead, Hindus spread festive cheer by just getting together with family and friends.
A representative told the meeting that in India "people tend to overdo the burning of fireworks", starting days before and continuing after Diwali.
According to a news report, Rising Youth president Gurinder Chahal said: "I suggest it should be done only on Diwali day as it causes pollution. Diwali has always meant much more than just fireworks.
"Fireworks spoil our environment by causing noise and air pollution and also affect our health. Another reason they should be shunned is that they are manufactured using child labour, which is neither legal nor ethical. People should make Diwali clean, green and healthy," he added.
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