New Delhi, September 9 (IANS). Fireworks have been banned in Delhi. In view of the possibility of increasing air pollution, a complete ban has been imposed on the production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers. This order was issued by the Delhi government on Monday. Last year too, firecrackers were banned to control air pollution in winter.
Delhi’s Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, “We want to tell the people of Delhi to celebrate the festival by lighting lamps and distributing sweets. We have to celebrate the festival with pomp and show. But, we have to control pollution with equal responsibility.”
According to Environment Minister Gopal Rai, there will also be a ban on online sale and delivery of firecrackers. This ban will be in force till January 1, 2025. A joint action plan will be made with the police, DPCC and revenue department to implement the ban.
Gopal Rai said, “There is a danger of increasing air pollution in Delhi during the winter season. Burning of firecrackers also increases pollution in this season. In view of such a situation, like last year, this time also a complete ban is being imposed on the production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers, so that people can be saved from the effects of pollution. There will also be a complete ban on online delivery or sale of any kind of firecrackers. So that there is no confusion among the people regarding firecrackers, this ban is valid for all types of firecrackers.”
Along with this, Gopal Rai also says that the government does not want traders and dealers to suffer any kind of financial loss. To avoid any such situation, it has been decided to impose a complete ban on the production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers in time.
Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, “The Delhi government is very serious about controlling pollution. To control pollution, the government is preparing a ‘Winter Action Plan’ based on 21 focus points. In the coming days, various campaigns will be run according to the Winter Action Plan, so that pollution can be controlled. In such a situation, we appeal to the people of Delhi to cooperate with the government to control pollution. To control pollution in Delhi, we all have to take responsibility together. If every citizen of Delhi becomes a ‘pollution warrior’ and takes the lead to save the environment, then we will be able to save people from the danger to their breathing due to pollution.”
–IANS
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