The Tamil Nadu government on Monday clarified that only green crackers will be allowed to be burst on Diwali.
Chennai:
The Tamil Nadu government on Monday clarified that only green crackers would be allowed to burst on Diwali on November 4 in the state and announced a time slot of two hours for lighting firecrackers in line with the Supreme Court’s direction.
The government also urged citizens to refrain from bursting (serial) firecrackers “which cause huge noise pollution.”
“On Diwali between 6 am to 7 am and 7 pm to 8 pm only green crackers will be used,” said a press release issued by the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Forests here.
Recalling the 2018 apex court that firecrackers can be manufactured using only raw materials which will reduce the level of emissions, the release said that the court’s October 29 order on the use of barium salts in firecrackers This has been repeated, including banning and manufacturing and selling. Including firecrackers.
Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) will take action to create awareness among the public through schools, colleges, eco clubs and National Green Corps on the need to celebrate a safe and pollution free Diwali.
Refrain from bursting of crackers in silent areas such as hospitals, schools, courts and religious places.
“People are advised to celebrate the festival responsibly so that their actions do not cause environmental pollution.”
“The Government of Tamil Nadu is making a sincere appeal to the people to celebrate the festival of lights with nature,” it said and wished everyone “a very Happy Hari Deepawali.”
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