Why are there no firecrackers on Diwali?

In a bid to protect the health of the people of the state and to check the spread of Covid-19 infection, the state government had last month ordered a ban on the sale and use of firecrackers during the ongoing festive season.

Why are crackers not banned?

“It is made clear that there is no total ban on the use of firecrackers, only those firecrackers are banned (joined, chemical) which are found to be injurious to health and affect the health of the citizens particularly the senior citizens and the children,” said a Bench of Justices MR Shah and AS Bopanna.

Should crackers be banned on Diwali?

Yes, they must be banned: 1. Toxic polluting of air: Firecrackers, merely for the sake of entertainment, emit nitrogen dioxide, Sulphur dioxide and particulate matter which are so minute that they have a propensity to get lodged in the lung and can even enter the bloodstream.

Are crackers allowed in Diwali?

In the guidelines, it is mentioned that bursting crackers is allowed during Diwali and Guruparva from 8 pm to 10 pm; from 6 am to 8 am on Chhath Puja, and from 11.55 pm to 12.30 am on New Year and Christmas. Karnataka- Only the sale and usage of green crackers have been permitted in Karnataka.

Are crackers banned in India 2021?

Delhi- The Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the sale and usage of firecrackers this Diwali. In the guidelines, it is mentioned that bursting crackers is allowed during Diwali and Guruparva from 8 pm to 10 pm; from 6 am to 8 am on Chhath Puja, and from 11.55 pm to 12.30 am on New Year and Christmas.

Why crackers are banned in India?

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee, earlier this year, imposed a ban on the bursting of crackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022. In its official memo, it wrote that keeping in view the need in the public interest to curb high air pollution in Delhi, a “complete ban” has been imposed on firecrackers.

Is bursting crackers wrong?

Notably, firecrackers release copious amounts of harmful chemicals like nitrous oxide, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide, which can have severe impact on respiratory health of vulnerable groups and can further aggravate health condition of Covid-19 positive persons.

Are fire crackers banned?

Although the use of firecrackers is not banned in the state, the government has urged citizens to avoid bursting crackers. The Karnataka government on Saturday issued an order allowing the sale and bursting of only green crackers during this Deepavali and advised people to strictly adhere to COVID-19 norms.

Can we burn crackers on Diwali 2021?

Diwali 2021 is on November 4 and owing to the current air quality of northern states in India and the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the respiratory systems of many, several state governments decided to ban the usage and sale of firecrackers in the jurisdiction.

Why are firecrackers banned from Diwali?

Firecrackers have been a part of Diwali celebration for years and implementing a ban on it have hurt; religious sentiments of many. Religiously, drinking and gambling are too forbidden on this, an auspicious day, however many among us ignore this for our own amusement.

Why Deepawali is not all about crackers?

Deepawali is not all about crackers, it is far beyond the noisy mess or fiery show. Every Diwali leaves Delhi densely covered with a blanket of smog, leaving people suffocating and gasping for breath. Last year, PM 2.5 level reached which was dangerously too high-level post-Diwali.

Why are there no crackers in Delhi?

No crackers, in Delhi, till 1920, until Nadar brothers settled a firecracker industry in Sivakasi in the southern part of the country. Pious scriptures of Hindu mythology “Ramayana” had been written by Sage Valmiki many centuries before that.

What is the significance of Diwali?

Diwali is one of the biggest festival of hindus in India, and is equally celebrated all over the world. It falls on the night of Amavasya. People lit diyas and candles to welcome the goddess laxmi and lord Rama in their houses. Diwali is actually a five days festival which starts from Dhan Teras and … Continue reading