Delhi CM Rekha Gupta to move SC to allow green firecrackers on Diwali, says, ‘Govt will…’
Green crackers are environmentally friendly fireworks developed by the CSIR-Neeri in India. They do not contain harmful chemicals and do not reduce air pollution.
Delhi Prime Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday to allow the Delhi government to allow the use of green fireworks during Diwali. “We will call on the high court to allow the use of green fireworks for Diwali.”
The Prime Minister also said that all green fireworks should be produced by authorized institutions approved by the relevant authorities and provided full cooperation with any directive given by the court. CM GUPTA, “Delhi government, the government will take responsibility for pollution seriously and will fulfill this will express in writing, and everyone should be allowed to use a green cracker at this festival … The government should be allowed to use a green cracker in this festival and the government will demand a written green fire.” He said.
What are the green fireworks?
Green crackers are environmentally friendly fireworks developed by the CSIR-Neeri in India. They do not contain harmful chemicals and do not reduce air pollution. These crackers come without barium compounds where crackers are green. It is a metal oxide that contributes to air and noise pollution.
Moving the feelings of millions: Delhi cm
CM GUPTA stressed that the movement balances the feelings of millions of celebrations and the government’s commitment to prevent pollution and protect the environment. “I believe that Delhi’s problems are in their place, and I believe that working on them is a solution, but there are millions of people in the country that are a very large festival of Diwali … In such a case, I understand that such a permission should be given (the use of firefighters), that is, the festivals can be celebrated in the form of festivals.
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‘Any cracker’ sale in Delhi-ncr
In September 2025, the Supreme Court banned the sale of any cracker, including green crackers in Delhi-NCR. Meanwhile, the court allowed green crackers to continue their production.
(With inputs from the moment)
