Lights Off: How India observed Earth Hour 2023? See Pics
Earth Hour 2023: Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) at the end of March every year. More than an annual event – it is a movement that unites people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet.
According to the official website, the first Earth Hour event was held on 31 March 2007 by WWF-Australia inspiring Sydney-siders to show their support for climate action. More than 2.2 million individuals and 2,000 businesses turned their lights out for one hour in the first Earth Hour event.
On the last Saturday, March 25, India too participated in the Earth Hour movement and turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour between 08.30 pm to 09.30 pm.
Check out some of the most iconic photos of Earth Hour 2023 in India:
Earth Hour 2023: New Delhi
A view of Vijay Chowk without lights during 'Earth Hour' in New Delhi on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Pic: IANS)
Earth Hour 2023: Mumbai
A view of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation without lights during the 'Earth Hour' in Mumbai on Saturday, March 25, 2023. (Pic: IANS)
Earth Hour 2023: Rashtrapati Bhawan
Lights at Rashtrapati Bhawan and also the famous Akshardham temple in the National Capital were turned off in support of nature and the planet on Saturday between 8:30 pm and 9.30 pm. (Pic: ANI)
Earth Hour 2023: Kolkata
In Kolkata, the lights of the iconic Howrah bridge were turned off to mark the annual event observed globally to promote awareness about climate change. (Pic: ANI)
Earth Hour 2023: Assam
On the occasion of Earth Hour, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma switched off the lights in his office Janata Bhawan. (Pic: ANI)