Summary
Kids can join a pledge to keep the air clean, use oil lamps, and avoid single‑use plastic. 🌱
Schools and community groups can organize activities and share their promises online.
Key Points
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Campaign dates: October 20 – November 8.
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Supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
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Focus on 130 cities that are part of the National Clean Air Programme.
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Encourages using energy‑efficient lighting and local products.
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Offers an online carbon footprint survey to learn about personal impact.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
The government department that looks after nature, forests and climate
National Clean Air Programme
A plan to make the air cleaner in many Indian cities
carbon footprint
The amount of pollution a person creates through daily activities
energy‑efficient
Using less electricity while doing the same job
local products
Things made close to where you live
pledge
A promise to act in a certain way
campaign
A group effort to tell people about something
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