Delhi govt extends complete ban on firecrackers till January 1, 2023

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On Wednesday, the Delhi government extended the complete ban on the sale, production and usage of firecrackers till January 1, 2023, in the national capital.

Last year the Delhi government in their attempt to control pollution, placed a ban on manufacturing, storing, selling and bursting of firecrackers. This year, the government has also decided to ban online sales and delivery of firecrackers.

• "This time there will also be a ban on online sales/delivery of firecrackers in Delhi. This restriction will remain in force till January 1, 2023. An action plan will be drawn up with Delhi Police, DPCC and Revenue Department for strict enforcement of the ban," Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.

• "In order to save people from the danger of pollution in Delhi, like last year, this time also the production, storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers are being completely banned so that people's lives can be saved," he added.

Diwali will be celebrated in the last week of October this year.