Delhi to continue 7 year streak of ban on firecrackers, says Environment Minister Gopal Rai
New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai today said there will be a "complete ban" on the production, sale and use of firecrackers this Diwali in the national capital.
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“To save the people of Delhi from the danger of pollution, like last year, this time too a complete ban is being imposed on the production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers, so that people's lives can be saved.
This time there will also be a ban on online sale/delivery of firecrackers in Delhi. This restriction will remain in force till January 1, 2023” said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai in a tweet.
An action plan will be drawn up with Delhi Police, DPCC and Revenue Department to strictly implement the ban.
The minister said that the ban will continue till January 1, 2023.
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