Introduction
Ahead of the festive season , many states artputting blanket ban on the use of firecrackers to avoid the rising level of air pollution . However many states are also allowing people touse and sale of green crackers which are said to cause less air pollution then the normal firecrackers . States have imposed either a complete or partial ban on firecracker sales . In these states , government has permitted the sale of ‘green crackers’ instead.
What are green crackers?
‘Green crackers’ are low-emission fireworks that Supreme Court in 2017 had permitted for celebrations to a moderate level during festivals & relaxed the ‘complete ban’ on fireworks. Green crackers were researched and developed by CSIR-NEERI (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Environmental Engineering Research Institute). These crackers are produced with less harmful raw materials and are they suppresses the dust when they are burnt. reducing the emissions.
Do they contain harmful chemicals?
Green Crackers do not comprise of harmful chemicals like arsenic , lithium , barium , and lead. They release water vapour which does not allow the dust to rise. These crackers are believed to cause 30 per cent less particulate matter pollution as compared to traditional crackers.
Scenario in different states
Rajasthan government banned the sale and use of crackers in the state. Only green crackers would be allowe and there will be restricted timing for bursting crackers during festive season. Tamil Nadu urged the governments in Delhi, Haryana, Haryana, and Odisha to seriously consider the sale of green crackers in their territories.
Delhi, Odisha puts a complete ban on firecrackers:
Odisha government prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive season. “With a view to protecting the health of general public and to curb the spread of infection , sale and use of firecrackers shall remain prohibited during this festive month,” reads the state government order. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022. For more detail about the cracker please subscribed to this page.