This Diwali, Delhi is set for a greener celebration! The Supreme Court has given the green light for green crackers, letting residents enjoy fireworks this year. Although with a few guidelines and rules, Delhi can burst these crackers during specific hours, making this festival of lights both fun and responsible. The Junior Age has all the details for you!
Supreme Court Allows Green Crackers in Delhi:
This year, Delhi has allowed the sale and use of green crackers for Diwali. These are special fireworks made to pollute less and create less smoke.
What Are Green Crackers?
Green crackers are special fireworks made to be friendlier to the environment. Unlike traditional firecrackers, they produce less smoke and harmful chemicals, making the air cleaner and the celebration safer for kids, pets, and everyone around. They were created to let people enjoy Diwali with fun and sparkle while reducing pollution.
Key Guidelines for Bursting Green Crackers
Dates: 18th to 21st October 2025
Permitted Time Slots:
- Morning: 6:00 to 7:00 AM
- Evening: 6:00 to 10:00 PM
Rules to Follow:
- Only certified green crackers are allowed. Avoid smuggled or uncertified fireworks.
- Bursting outside the specified time slots is prohibited.
- The sale of firecrackers through e-commerce platforms would remain strictly prohibited.
- The court termed this a ‘temporary measure’ and said no firecrackers from outside the NCR region will be allowed.
- Pollution control bodies were directed to monitor the region’s Air Quality Index during this time and file a report.
How to Identify Green Crackers?
You can spot green crackers easily. They come with green logos and QR codes that let you verify their authenticity.
There are three main types of green firecrackers:
- SWAS (Safe Water Releaser): These crackers release water vapour into the air to cut down dust. They produce 30% less smoke and contain no sulphur or potassium nitrate.
- STAR (Safe Thermite Cracker): STAR crackers skip potassium nitrate and sulphur, making them quieter and cleaner than regular firecrackers.
- SAFAL (Safe Minimal Aluminium): SAFAL crackers use less aluminium and more magnesium, so they are louder than SWAS and STAR but still much quieter than traditional firecrackers, keeping the fun alive with less noise and smoke.
So, which of these will you pick this Diwali? Also, let us know your view on this decision!
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