Delhi imposes immediate ban on firecrackers until Jan 1

The Delhi government on Monday imposed an immediate ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of all kinds of firecrackers across the city, effective until January 1.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai made the announcement and urged Delhi residents to support the government’s efforts to curb air



pollution.

Rai in a post on X said, “In view of the increasing pollution in winter, a ban has been imposed on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers from today till January 1.” “The Delhi government has issued instructions regarding the ban, and we request the cooperation of all Delhiites,” he added.