As Diwali 2024 approaches, the debate on whether firecrackers should be banned has again gained prominence. We speak to environmentalists, experts and residents to know the real impact of banning and regulating firecrackers and whether Delhi’s model should be implemented in other cities like Mumbai
Delhi has imposed a complete ban on firecrackers till January 1, 2024 (Representational Image/File Pic)
- To ban or not to ban firecrackers is an annual debate in the weeks leading up to Diwali
- Delhi has imposed complete ban on firecrackers while other states may impose restrictions
- A cultural shift is needed to stop using firecrackers in order to reduce air pollution
As Diwali draws near, an annual debate starts taking shape in the country: Should firecrackers be banned? While it is known that air pollution usually increases during the festive season, especially in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai, experts have often debated the share of firecrackers contributing to poor AQIs.
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