Guidelines issued by Centre (2021)
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If the ambient air quality is under ‘poor’ category or worse, then total ban on sale and use of all firecrackers
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If the air quality of the concerned area is moderate or better, green firecrackers may be sold and used for not more than two hours and only for celebration of any festival specified by the State
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Other than specified festivals, prior permission of the District Magistrate of the area will be required for use of crackers for limited period (having regard to air quality).
How to identify Green Crackers?
Check the green logo and Quick Response (QR) Code system
Low emission sound and light emitting functional crackers with PM reduction by 30-35% and significant reduction in NOx and SO2
State-wise Restrictions on Firecrackers (2021)
Source: National Green Tribunal, Supreme Court of India, State High Courts, State Pollution Control Board Orders, Press Reports
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