India, March 1 -- In an effort to promote environmentally responsible festivities, a workshop on preparing eco-friendly Holi colours will be held on March 2 at Vivekananda Academy, Borpowai, under the Union Environment Ministry's Environment Education Programme (EEP).

The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and implemented in Assam by the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC) under the State Science and Technology Department, is being rolled out across multiple districts ahead of Holi.

According to the official list issued under the EEP framework, 44 Eco Clubs across 23 districts of Assam have been selected to conduct similar workshops on the preparation of natural, biodegra...