Raipur, November 09
Chhattisgarh government has banned bursting of crackers after 10 pm on Diwali. The ban came in wake of Supreme Court order to Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board to strictly implement the guidelines regarding the bursting of crackers during festival of lights. The board has issued circular to district collectors and SPs of all 27 districts to ensure that the people comply with the SC order and may not burst crackers 10 pm to 6 am.
According to the circular, the crackers which produce more than 125 decibel (DB) sound will be banned across the State. It says the crackers should not be burst near hospitals, educational institutions, courts, religious places and other sensitive places. It also urges to create awareness among students about noise and air pollution being caused by bursting of crackers.
The CECB officials told that the board too was concerned about rising pollution level in the State during festival seasons, especially Diwali.
“Let the people enjoy festivals following all traditions and norms, but not at the cost of environment. We want to create sense of responsibility in them. It’s every individual’s duty to conserve the environment. Knowing that the students are best messengers of such noble causes, the SC wants the board to create awareness among the school and college students regarding pollution,” said a top CECB official.
The board has appealed people to burst minimum quantity of crackers. Pointing towards health hazards related crackers, it says Sulphur Dioxide and Nitrogen Dioxide gases are released in the atmosphere to a highly dangerous level with bursting of crackers.
“The polluted air creates a lot of health problems for patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory diseases. Higher sound levels create irritation, sleeplessness and temporary madness. It has a negative impact on senior citizens, small children and pregnant women,” the official said.
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