Delhiites will not be able to burst firecrackers on Diwali this year too, as Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday that the production, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers will be banned in the national capital till January 1. He said the ban is also applicable to the online sales of firecrackers.
He announced the decision on Twitter, saying that to save the people of Delhi from the menace of pollution, like last year, the production, storage, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers are being completely banned so that people's lives can be saved.
He also added that this time there would also be a ban on the online sale/delivery of firecrackers in Delhi. This ban will remain in force till January 1, 2023. An action plan will be drawn up with Delhi Police, DPCC and Revenue Department for strict enforcement of the ban.
Last year the Delhi government had ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in Delhi from September 28 to January 1, 2022. To create awareness against the burning of firecrackers and to curb air pollution, the city government had also started a campaign 'Jalao firecrackers'. At the same time, legal action was taken against those who burst crackers.
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