While the Covid-19 pandemic played a damper on last year’s Diwali celebrations, this year the “festival of lights” was celebrated with pomp and show. According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Diwali festival sales generated a huge business of around ₹1.25 lakh crore, that’s a record sale figure in the last 10 years of Diwali. In a report by The Statesman, CAIT National President, BC Bhartia revealed that Chinese goods were not sold in the markets across India. With an emphasis on Vocal for Local, customers focussed on purchasing Indian goods, this led to China facing a massive direct loss of ₹50,000 crores. Meanwhile, here’s also a look at the states that have prohibited the usage of firecrackers for Diwali 2021.
These Indian States Banned Firecrackers Ahead Of Diwali
1. Delhi
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee imposed a complete ban on bursting firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022. They imposed this ban given the public interest to curb high air pollution in Delhi.
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Supreme Court says there is no total ban on use of firecrackers, and only those crackers containing Barium salts or chemical crackers are banned. pic.twitter.com/KnWyRejBFJ
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2021
2. Odisha
Odisha government banned the sale and usage of firecrackers have this festive season to protect the health of the general public and to curb the spread of infection. The government has prohibited both the sale and use of firecrackers during the festive month.
3. Rajasthan
The Rajasthan government has banned the sale and usage of firecrackers in view of the harmful effects of the smoke as the third wave of COVID-19 still looms. However, the state government has further allowed the usage and sale of green crackers across the state.
4. Punjab
Punjab government has imposed a ban on the manufacturing, storage, distribution, sale, and usage of firecrackers across Punjab. However, residents will only be allowed to burst crackers on the day of Diwali from 8 to 10 pm in the state.
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Arvind Kejriwal announces ban on firecrackers for Diwali for the third consecutive year in Delhi https://t.co/0m4g0XfHTU
— OpIndia.com (@OpIndia_com) September 15, 2021
5. West Bengal
West Bengal has banned the sale and usage of firecrackers because of air pollution. However, residents will be allowed to burst green crackers on Diwali and Chhath Puja, for two hours from 8 to 10 pm and 6 to 8 pm respectively.
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Apart from these, many other states such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh have banned firecrackers. While Maharashtra government has not imposed a ban but has requested its residents to abstain from bursting them this festive season.