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NGT ban on firecrackers
Why is it in News?
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed that there would be a total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers between November 10 and 30.
- It will be applicable in all cities and towns across the country where the average ambient air quality in November fell under the ‘poor’ and above category.
Details:
- Only green crackers would be permitted to be sold.
- Timings restricted to two hours for bursting of crackers.
- Several States, including Odisha, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Delhi and Chandigarh had prohibited the sale and use of firecrackers.
- It is intended to protect vulnerable groups such as the elderly, children, persons with co-morbidities among others.
- Why?
(1) NGT agreed for ‘pollution aggravates COVID-19’.
(2) Where air quality is poor and above, it may result in deaths and diseases.
(3) It has to be avoided even if there is financial loss.
- In addition, NGT took view that all State pollution control boards and committees must take special initiative to contain air pollution by regulating all other sources of pollution.