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Among the rows of candle,diya and decoration stalls that stretch through the Sector 17 Plaza on Diwali,this ones a stark contrast a corner with as many as 2,000 saplings. We are going to distribute these and urge people to enjoy a green Diwali this year, says Manmohan Kumar Garg,CEO,Gurukul Vidyapeeth. Its a message the staff and students are also spreading with the help of a street play,banners,pamphlets and one-to-one counselling. On a different platform,Rotaract Club,Chandigarh,is strengthening its anti-cracker campaign. We have used social networking sites such as Orkut,Twitter and Facebook. The idea is to contribute our bit to save the planet. Diwali crackers cause a lot of air and noise pollution and the lights consume electricity,so we must refrain from wasting these, says Amritpaul Singh of Rotaract Club.
Even as the city stocks up on Diwali crackers,sweets and gifts,small initiatives to celebrate responsibly is also gaining steam. At MCM College,for instance,its rangoli making,dance and a pooja that mark the Diwali celebrations. We students have decided to forgo crackers this year, says Riya Sinha,a BA student,who adds that even their gifts are organic this year. From exotic foods to cosmetics,from clothes to bags,all that we are gifting is organic. Our gift wrap is made from recycled paper, she says.
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