Delhi imposes complete ban on firecrackers until 2025 to combat foul air

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee on Monday mandated a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of all types of firecrackers in Delhi until January 1, 2025.

In an official statement, the committee said: “There will be a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivery through online platforms), and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers up to January 1, 2025, in the territory of NCT of Delhi.”

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It further stated: “The Delhi Police is directed to implement the aforesaid directions. Daily action taken reports are required to be submitted to Delhi Pollution Control Committee at the email ID: msdpcc@nic.in.”