Ban on Crackers this Diwali
I think this is a great move by Green Tribunal to ban crackers in Delhi this Diwali. Where should we report for action if some one is selling them? What dept of Delhi Govt is responsible for enforcement? more
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Schools should educate the children, media should bring awareness and the police authorities should implement it strictly. It will work. more
Oct 10
I read in the article at Yahoo that Delhi Police is enforcing the decision of SC and closed down shops Sadar Bazaar more
Oct 10
Completely against this ban. Reasons being:: 1. Is it only during Deepawali that We have health issue because of pollution? 2. What measures have been taken from last Deepawali till this to control Pollution? 3. Why selectively Delhi why not blanket ban all over India? 4. What if the smoke and pollution travels to Delhi from nearby area which are not a part of NCR? more
Oct 10
1. In year 2016, the PM 10 level before Diwali was 203-318 ug/m3 and after Diwali was more than 1000 ug/m3 against acceptable level of 100 ug/m3. Of course even before Diwali it was bad in Delhi but after Diwali it had become unbearable. Just for a second, think from the angle of children, senior citizens and people with diseases related to breathing.
2. Yes, we must pressurize Govt to take actions against pollution but 1000 ug/m3 is well beyond the alarm level and some drastic actions are required. But remember any action taken will cause inconvenience to citizens and hence will be criticized like this one.
3. Will you be satisfied if the ban is all over India? Frankly, the problem is worse in Delhi. I have celebrated Diwali in most parts of India and the worse is Delhi which could be because of extravagance Delhi culture and environmental effect where the air does not escape during this period. And if the problem is maximum here the solution too has to start from here. Why should the people of Kerala, AP, TN etc be forced if they restrict their behaviour and burst limited crackers only?
4. The areas of NCR have been banned which were found to be contributing to this pollution and this should greatly reduce the problem. If it persists, then something else may be thought of by those in power.
And lastly, traditionally Diwali is celebrated by Diyas and prayers not crackers. Crackers are a recent introduction and must be discouraged since it a curse on the environment and earth. If there's anything that kills our future must be stopped even if it gives temporary happiness. more
2. Yes, we must pressurize Govt to take actions against pollution but 1000 ug/m3 is well beyond the alarm level and some drastic actions are required. But remember any action taken will cause inconvenience to citizens and hence will be criticized like this one.
3. Will you be satisfied if the ban is all over India? Frankly, the problem is worse in Delhi. I have celebrated Diwali in most parts of India and the worse is Delhi which could be because of extravagance Delhi culture and environmental effect where the air does not escape during this period. And if the problem is maximum here the solution too has to start from here. Why should the people of Kerala, AP, TN etc be forced if they restrict their behaviour and burst limited crackers only?
4. The areas of NCR have been banned which were found to be contributing to this pollution and this should greatly reduce the problem. If it persists, then something else may be thought of by those in power.
And lastly, traditionally Diwali is celebrated by Diyas and prayers not crackers. Crackers are a recent introduction and must be discouraged since it a curse on the environment and earth. If there's anything that kills our future must be stopped even if it gives temporary happiness. more
Oct 10
Just "announcing" the ban is not enough; the same happens year after year, but no improvement is registered. Checks need to be implemented and those found floundering the law must be punished appropriately. Use school children to appeal for not using crackers on Diwali at all......on Radio as well as on TV. more
Oct 09
No Govt Deptt even if deputed to enforce this ban can do this job effectively if past trends are anything to go by. They will use this opportunity to make money from the defaulters. This will be the "Real Diwali" for them, crackers or no crackers. more
Oct 09
