The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, through its Environment Education Programme (EEP) and in alignment with Mission LiFE, is organizing an eco-friendly Holi campaign across Eco-Clubs. This initiative involves workshops where students learn to prepare natural Holi colours from ingredients like leafy greens (green), beetroot (red), turmeric (yellow), and Palash (orange). These natural colours are chemical-free and biodegradable, promoting safe and sustainable celebrations for both people and the environment. The campaign aims to engage students in practical learning, encourage the adoption of environmentally responsible festive practices, and empower them to become ambassadors for eco-friendly celebrations within their communities. This initiative highlights the use of simple, nature-based solutions for vibrant and joyful festivals. The policy was posted on March 3, 2026, at 3:11 PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Environment Education Programme (EEP): A program of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change conducting workshops for eco-friendly Holi colour preparation.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: The governing ministry overseeing the Environment Education Programme.
Mission LiFE: An initiative aligned with the eco-friendly Holi campaign, promoting safe and sustainable celebrations.
Eco-clubs: Groups within educational institutions participating in the eco-friendly Holi campaign and workshops.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Natural Colours, Greener Celebrations: Eco-
Friendly Holi Campaign organized across Eco-
clubs, under Environment Education Programme
of MoEFCC
Posted On: 03 MAR 2026 3:11PM by PIB Delhi
Under the Environment Education Programme (EEP) of Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and
Climate Change, eco-friendly Holi colour preparation workshops are being conducted across Eco-Clubs to
promote safe and sustainable celebrations aligned with Mission LiFE.
Through hands-on sessions, students are learning to prepare natural colours using edible and leafy
vegetables. Green is derived from fresh leafy greens, red from beetroot, yellow from turmeric (haldi), and
orange from Gogupuvvu (Palash). These colours are completely free from chemicals and harmful
substances, ensuring celebrations that are safe for both people and the environment.
The campaign is gaining strong momentum across Eco-Clubs, engaging students in practical learning and
encouraging them to adopt sustainable festive practices. By replacing synthetic colours with biodegradable
alternatives, young learners are becoming ambassadors of environmentally responsible celebrations within
their communities.
This initiative highlights how simple, nature-based solutions can make festivals vibrant, joyful, and eco-
friendly.*****
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