New Delhi: Keep air pollution Check levels before Diwali, delhi pollution control board have(DPCC) has been notified of a total ban firecracker Valid within the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT) till January 1, 2025.
The ban covers all aspects related to firecrackers, including the manufacture, storage, sale and delivery of firecrackers through online marketing platforms.
This decision follows delhi governmentAn earlier announcement on September 9 announced a complete ban on setting off all types of firecrackers before January 1, 2025.
The ban applies to the production, sale and use of all fireworks, including those marketed as eco-friendly or green crackers.
national environment minister Gopal Rai Says Delhi’s winters always see a significant increase in air pollution, including pyrotechnic emissions. “Similar to last year, we have completely banned the production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers. We have also completely banned online delivery and sales of any type of firecrackers.”
Address potential losses firecracker merchantThe minister said the Delhi government’s intention was to avoid a last-minute ban as it could cause inconvenience to sellers and the public.
Rai highlighted the government’s proactive efforts in banning firecrackers over the past few years, a measure that is part of the Blackjack Winter Action Plan to combat toxic air during the cold months. The government’s decision to ban firecrackers, which was first implemented in 2017 following a Supreme Court inquiry into their impact on the capital’s air quality, is therefore not new.
In 2018, the SC banned all traditional firecrackers in the National Capital Region of Delhi but allowed green firecrackers without the use of barium salts. However, due to the difficulty in distinguishing green firecrackers from traditional firecrackers, the government has imposed a complete ban on setting off firecrackers every winter since 2020.
