District magistrate regulates green firecrackers for safer festivals

To address the potential respiratory health impact of fireworks during the upcoming festive season, the District Magistrate Aashika Jain has issued orders to regulate the sale and use of green firecrackers, along with specific timings for fireworks.
The key points of the orders are:- Banning joined firecrackers (series crackers or laries). Allowing only green crackers, free from certain harmful compounds. Sales through licensed traders with strict adherence to permitted firecracker types. Restricted timings for burning green crackers on specific festive dates.
Efforts will be made to explore community fireworks, and e-commerce websites will not be permitted to accept online orders for fireworks. Extensive public awareness campaigns will inform the public about the hazards of fireworks.
Strict compliance is expected from licence holders, with violations resulting in legal consequences. The aim is to ensure a safe and eco-friendly festive celebration.