Pollution on the rise and health on the red line, Delhi bans firecrackers this Diwali 2022. The Government has taken strict action on the production, manufacturing, storing, and sale of firecrackers in Delhi. Diwali is one of the most important festivals in India, especially in North India. It is a grand celebration of good over evil, triumph over everything negative. Every house and street is laden with lights, and sweet shops are busy with people and families preparing for the Diwali rituals.
The festival of lights, Diwali in Delhi, has always been grand and is celebrated with fireworks. However, over the years, this has taken a toll on the climate and the surrounding environment, including animals. It is imperative that Delhi bans firecrackers for the sake of the climate, to lower the Air Quality Index to a healthy number, and for the health of the citizens.
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Reasons for Delhi Government to Ban Firecrackers
The winter in Delhi experiences a thick shadow of smoke looming over the city. This is partly because of Delhi’s location, which acts as a conduit between the Ganga-Yamuna interfluve and the Punjab plains. The west winds during winters sway in smoke from the Punjab and Haryana farm fires. Delhi’s location is such that it traps all the smoke leading to air pollution in the city and disturbing the air quality index (AQI) to a dangerous level.
However, farm fires contribute only 40% to air pollution, while firecrackers and automobiles are the major contributors to air pollution. Every year the government works towards the Delhi firecracker ban, but the initiative runs late, leading to the sale of firecrackers in the grey market.
Rules and Regulations for Delhi Firecracker Ban 2022
The government has decided that the Delhi firecracker ban is essential and needs to be implemented as soon as possible. The ban applies to Diwali celebrations and the winter wedding season. It has also been extended to January 1, 2023, to avoid firecrackers on New Year’s Eve.
Delhi bans firecrackers on online sale and delivery till January 1, 2023, to avoid any early production and stock loss. The higher authorities have executed an action plan with Delhi Police, Delhi Pollution Control Committee, and Revenue Department to ensure stringent implementation of the Diwali crackers ban in Delhi.
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Say Yes to Green Diwali
Due to the decision to firecrackers banned in Delhi, businesses and traders associated with production and manufacturing incur severe losses. The government has allowed producing green firecrackers or eco-friendly crackers made from alternative raw materials that have less of an impact on the environment. Also, they are safer for human and animal health. It has been stated that green crackers are environmentally friendly because they don’t comprise aluminium, barium, potassium nitrate, or carbon.
The traders and businesses have asked the government for an exemption on green crackers as they have incurred a severe loss on their previous stock. High authorities have yet to give a verdict on the same.
Last year, to create awareness against the burning of firecrackers, the Delhi government launched the ‘Patakhe Nahi Diye Jalao’ campaign. This is implied for Diwali 2022 as well.
It is time to say Yes to Green Diwali and spend it without creating noise, and air pollution as Delhi bans firecrackers this Diwali.
There are alternatives to celebrate Diwali and other celebrations this winter without firecrackers. Spread love, distribute sweets, donate more, feed the stray and spend time with your family.
