Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai to take stock of the firecracker ban in Delhi
Currently as the city prepares for diwali celebrations, the delhi government has stepped up its efforts to ensure pollution-free festival with the blanket ban on firecrackers. So far, over 19,000 kg firecrackers have been seized and 79 cases have been filed for sale and storage. delhi environment minister Gopal Rai on tuesday held a meeting at the delhi secretariat to take stock of the firecracker ban in the city. To ensure effective implementation, 377 teams have been mobilised across delhi, which are continuously monitoring the situation.Meanwhile in a statement, Rai said teams of delhi police have been formed to enforce a complete ban on firecrackers in delhi, actively working to ensure its implementation. He said “So far, 79 cases related to the sale and storage of firecrackers have been registered, and approximately 19,005 kg of firecrackers have been seized… Action will be taken against those found violating the complete ban on firecrackers, including production, storage, and sale”.Moreover Rai stated that pollution caused by firecrackers during diwali makes Delhi’s air extremely hazardous, posing a serious threat to children and the elderly. “For this reason, a complete ban has been imposed on the manufacture, storage, sale (including delivery through online platforms), and burning of firecrackers. delhi was the only city nationwide categorised with ‘very poor’ air quality, recording an AQI of 274 on tuesday, an improvement from Monday’s 304, according to data from the pollution CONTROL BOARD' target='_blank' title='central pollution control board-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">central pollution control board (CPCB).