This story is from March 4, 2020

Prayagraj: Residents to shun wood, switch to cow dung logs for ‘Holika Dahan’

Ahead of Holi, volunteers of Parvayan Sena – an NGO working for environment protection – have roped in students from Prayagraj, Kaushambi and Pratapgarh to spread the message that cow dung logs be used for ‘Holika Dahan’. According to them, the initiative will reduce the felling of trees.
Prayagraj: Residents to shun wood, switch to cow dung logs for ‘Holika Dahan’
PRAYAGRAJ: To celebrate an eco-friendly Holi, city residents have decided to replace wood with cow dung logs to perform ‘Holika Dahan’ this year.
Ahead of Holi, volunteers of Parvayan Sena – an NGO working for environment protection – have roped in students from Prayagraj, Kaushambi and Pratapgarh to spread the message that cow dung logs be used for ‘Holika Dahan’. According to them, the initiative will reduce the felling of trees.
Many ‘Holika Dahan’ societies have already placed orders for cow dung logs.

Head of Paryavaran Sena Ajay Krantikari said, “We have launched an awareness campaign urging people to use cow dung logs in place of wood. We have also appealed to people to celebrate ‘Green Holi’ and stay away from chemical-based colours. We are coordinating with cattle owners to ensure sufficient cow dung logs.”
RK Pandey, head of a Holika Dahan society in Rajapur, said: “Many trees are cut for Holika Dahan. Nearly 300 bonfires are lit at various spots in the city. Besides wood, people throw tubes, tyres and pollutants without understanding its disadvantage.”
Convener of Holika Dahan society in Civil Lines, Vinay Mehrotra, said they would use cow dung logs and refrain from burning wood.
Mohd Tariq, owner of a cow shed at Beli road, said: “We are ready to supply cow dung logs. Undoubtedly, it will be a win-win situation for us as well as people lighting bonfires. We have received orders and will supply cow dung logs to residential colonies where Holikas have been set up.”
Meanwhile, district administration officials have also appealed to citizens not to set up Holikas on city streets as it would not only hinder traffic movement but would also damage roads.
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