NEW DELHI: Amid concerns about rising air pollution and risk of spike in
Covid infections, various
states and Union Territories across the country have either imposed a complete ban on
fire crackers on
Diwali or permitted them with heavy restrictions.
In big states like Maharasthtra, Delhi, West Bengal and Rajasthan, bursting of fire
crackers have been completely prohibited. However, some states have permitted the bursting of green crackers with certain conditions. In UP and Bihar, crackers are allowed only in cities with moderate air quality. Certain other states like Haryana and Andhra have allowed crackers only for two hours between 8pm to 10pm.
Here's how various states are imposing restrictions on crackers this Diwali: