The city of Pune is gearing up to host a significant environmental event. The Big Green Fest 2026 will take place on January 17 and 18 at Kalagram, located in Pu La Deshpande Garden on Sinhagad Road.
Organizing the Festival
The Sfurti Foundation is spearheading this initiative. Their goal is to boost environmental awareness and tackle climate change issues. This festival represents the final phase of the fourth Pune Climate Warrior program. Former Rajya Sabha MP Vandana Chavan originally conceived this year-long educational effort for school students.
A Platform for Collaboration
The event aims to unite various groups on a single platform. Schools, colleges, non-governmental organizations, government agencies, and businesses will all participate. These entities focus on eco-friendly products and sustainable practices.
Exhibitions and Activities
Visitors can explore several awareness exhibitions during the festival. These displays will cover solid waste management, eco-friendly construction methods, and sustainable urban development.
A special information gallery will also be set up for the general public. It will use informative visuals to explain global warming. The gallery will detail its causes, impacts, and potential solutions.
Diverse Festival Program
Vandana Chavan shared details about the planned activities. The two-day schedule includes nature trails and panel discussions on environmental topics. Short film screenings and various workshops are also part of the lineup.
Other events include heritage walks and a group singing competition for school students. College students can participate in poster-making and reel-making contests. The innovative Green Jugaad competition will challenge participants to find creative solutions.
Additional features involve interactions with sanitation workers. A unique storytelling musical performance titled Zhaadanchya Manaat Jau will entertain attendees.
Encouraging Sustainable Lifestyles
The festival organizers hope to inspire citizens. They want people to adopt environmentally responsible lifestyles and actively support sustainability efforts.
This event is a collective endeavor. The Sfurti Foundation has partnered with several Pune-based NGOs to make it happen.
Call for Participation
Advocate Divya Chavan-Jachak serves as the chief coordinator for this initiative. She has made a public appeal to Pune residents. She urges citizens to participate in large numbers and join this celebration of environmental action.
