Firecrackers banned in Delhi
Delhi has implemented a ban on the production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers from Monday (October 14). The ban will remain in effect until January 1 next year. Information regarding this decision has been given in instructions issued by the Delhi government. Pollution increases significantly in Delhi during winters. As a result, firecrackers are banned in Delhi even before Diwali.
Immediately after the Dussehra celebrations in Delhi, the Delhi Pollution Control Board announced a ban on setting off firecrackers in view of the increasing pollution. Delhi’s air quality dropped from ‘moderate’ to ‘poor’ on Sunday, a day after Dussehra celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the “poor” category at 228 as of Monday afternoon, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
Delhi Police must report daily
In a letter from the Delhi Pollution Control Board, the Delhi Police has been ordered to enforce a complete ban on bursting of firecrackers. The police must submit daily reports to the Delhi Pollution Control Board, the instructions said. Environment Minister Gopal Rai also appealed to the people for their cooperation. He shared the Delhi Pollution Control Board’s letter dated X.
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Gopal Rai appeals to people of Delhi
Sharing the letter, Gopal Rai wrote, “In view of increasing winter pollution, production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers are prohibited from now until January 1. The Delhi government has issued instructions regarding the ban. Request Cooperation of all Delhiites. The Air Quality Management Board on Sunday took stock of the air quality and said it will closely monitor air pollution in NCR and surrounding areas for a day or so before implementing the first phase of the graded response action plan. Preventable.
