Ghaziabad district administration has designated nine sites for the authorised sale and purchase of green firecrackers. This is the result of the Supreme Court’s ruling in favour of using firecrackers in Diwali. According to officials, cracker sales will be allowed only from October 18 to 20, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and only traders with valid temporary licences will be permitted to operate.
9 Locations where you can buy Crackers in Ghaziabad
Check the following 9 locations where you can buy firecrackers in Ghaziabad.
Ramleela Ground, Ghantaghar
In Ghaziabad’s busy Ghantaghar area, the Ramleela Ground will have a few temporary shops for green crackers. Consumers here will find strict safety and fire control measures in place.
C-Block, Kavi Nagar
The C-block of Kavi Nagar will have a special section devoted to authorised sellers. The open space available within the area facilitates easy installation of stalls with stock limits under control.
Sector 9, Vijay Nagar
Sector 9 of Vijay Nagar is another approved urban area. The government has taken care to maintain proper distances between stalls and emergency fire equipment as Diwali draws near.
Nagar Palika Ground, Ankur Vihar
In the rural area, citizens of Ankur Vihar can buy green crackers from the Nagar Palika Ground. The location will serve neighbouring localities and function under DCP surveillance.
Loni Intercollege Ground, Loni
The Loni Intercollege Ground will be one of the key centres in the rural belt. Authorities have directed traders to have proper safety arrangements and follow storage restrictions.
KN Modi Ground, Modinagar
Modinagar’s KN Modi Ground will have temporary stalls for traders who have been licensed. Customers are advised to check vendor licences before any purchase.
Avas Vikas Ground, Indirapuram
In the trans-Hindon area, Indirapuram’s Avas Vikas Ground has been vacated for the sale of crackers. It will be supervised by the local DCP to make sure that environmental norms are followed.
Ramleela Ground, Sahibabad
Ramleela Ground of Sahibabad will also be occupied by vendors of NEERI-approved green crackers. The ground is likely to attract huge crowds, so spectators are requested to adhere to crowd and safety rules.
Open Plot near Oxy Homes, Teela Mod
The vacant land facing Oxy Homes along Teela Mod completes the list. The open space will be arranged into separate 10×10-foot stalls, which will be staffed by licensed vendors.
Only green crackers manufactured by NEERI-registered and PESO-authorised agencies will be available. The legal window to burst firecrackers on Diwali and the day before is between 6 to 7 AM and 8 to 10 PM. Despite the Supreme Court ruling in favour of the firecracker industry, the online sale of crackers has been banned.
