Delhi imposes complete ban on firecrackers

The Delhi government on Monday issued an order imposing a complete ban bursting all kinds of firecrackers. It also bans the manufacturing, storage and selling of firecrackers, including delivery through online marketing platforms.

“There will be a 'complete ban' on all kinds of firecrackers on manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivery through online marketing platforms) and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers up to 01.01.2025 in the territory of NCT of Delhi,” said an order issued by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee under the environment department.