Prayagraj: A small town of neighbouring Pratapgarh district — Sansarpur village — witnessed a different Diwali this year when scores of villagers lit the traditional diyas near trees and celebrated the festival of lights with trees.
Villagers launched a special campaign among rural and urban masses in Sansarpur village titled ‘Diwali with Joy, Diwali with Trees’. Stay updated with the latest Prayagraj news. The initiative was aimed at raising public awareness about environmental conservation and the challenges posed by climate change. A group of volunteers led by Ajay Krantikari highlighted the role of trees, claiming that these trees not only provide humans with life-sustaining oxygen but also play a crucial role in balancing the hydrological cycle, conserving groundwater, regulating temperatures, and providing food. Locals also appealed to the public to light at least one diya in honour of nature during the festival and to take a pledge to protect our trees. Download the TOI App.
During the event held on Sunday, traditional diyas were lit near trees.