NEW DELHI: The Delhi government will approach the Supreme Court seeking permission for the limited use of certified green firecrackers during Diwali, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday.
At present, all types of firecrackers are banned in the capital due to pollution concerns. “The government respects the sentiments of Delhi residents who celebrate Diwali with great enthusiasm and devotion,” Gupta said.
She added that the move aims to strike a balance between cultural and religious sentiments and the need to safeguard the environment. Despite a blanket ban, many continue to burst conventional firecrackers, worsening the city’s air quality every year.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government would request the court to allow the bursting of green crackers for at least one day during the festival.
