The Supreme Court said a total ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR is “neither practical nor ideal” and reserved its verdict on pleas seeking approval for green firecrackers.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government will convene a meeting immediately if the ban is lifted to ensure full compliance with court directions.
Enforcement teams and awareness drives are being readied to curb illegal firecrackers and promote the use of certified green alternatives during the festive season.