The Harmful Environmental Impact of Religious Festivals

In this letter, Divyam Duggal from Welham’s Boys School expresses a grave concern about the harmful pollution caused by religious festivals in India, particularly Holi. The festivals are causing extensive pollution of water, land, air, and noise which is challenging to eliminate without significant government intervention. The letter highlights the urgent need for the government to take serious measures and educate the public on eco-friendly practices to address the environmental hazards associated with these festivals.