New Delhi: Delhi government on Wednesday announced the ban on manufacturing, storing, selling and bursting of firecrackers ahead of the festival season.
This is in continuation of last year’s directive. This year, the Delhi Govt also imposed a ban on the online sale and delivery of firecrackers. This will remain in effect till January 1st, 2023.
Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai made the announcement.
In order to save people from the danger of pollution in Delhi, like last year, this time also the production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers are being completely banned so that people’s lives can be saved,” Gopal Rai tweeted.
“This time there will also be a ban on online sale/delivery of firecrackers in Delhi. This restriction will remain in force till January 1, 2023,” he added.