Ahmedabad Cracker Vendors Unaware of 'Green Crackers' Ahead of Diwali
· India · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
Ahead of Diwali in Ahmedabad, licensed firecracker shops claim to stock only green crackers, adhering to Supreme Court orders that banned barium salts and series crackers. However, many street vendors and customers in parts of west Ahmedabad are largely unaware of the term "green crackers." One roadside vendor even had to search for the term on his phone. Green crackers, developed by CSIR-NEERI, use fewer harmful chemicals and reduce pollution by about 30 per cent compared to regular crackers. Genuine green crackers carry a CSIR-NEERI logo and a QR code verifiable via an app.
Why it matters
The lack of awareness and compliance among street vendors and customers could undermine efforts to reduce air pollution during Diwali, despite Supreme Court directives and the availability of less harmful alternatives. This impacts public health and environmental quality in Ahmedabad.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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