The Delhi Government has taken decisive action to combat escalating pollution levels by extending the ban on firecrackers within the capital city. Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced the stringent measures, emphasizing the critical need to safeguard the health of citizens, especially children and the elderly, from the harmful effects of firecracker emissions. This comprehensive policy encompasses a prohibition on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and online delivery of firecrackers, with Minister Rai urging neighboring NCR states to adopt similar measures to protect Delhi’s air quality.
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