Diwali: NGO Makes Diyas Of Cow Dung, SHG Produces Eco-friendly Candles

In an effort to celebrate eco-friendly Diwali, an NGO from Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur district is producing diyas made of cow dung. A volunteer from the NGO claimed that these earthen lamps caused no pollution and gave better lights than Chinese lamps. Similarly, a women Self Help Group in Tripura is manufacturing candles from bamboo sticks. The initiatives are aimed not only at conserving nature but also at generating employment opportunities.