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Nagpur's Firework Ban: Too Little, Too Late?
11 Nov
Summary
- NMC issued around 800 firecracker shop NOCs before the ban.
- Enforcing the ban on aerial fireworks will be a significant challenge.
- Over 42 fire incidents were reported during Diwali celebrations.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's (NMC) recent ban on aerial fireworks, enacted after Diwali, has drawn criticism regarding its timing and feasibility. The civic body had previously issued no-objection certificates for approximately 800 temporary firecracker shops, leading many to question the ban's effectiveness. Officials acknowledge that monitoring compliance and identifying individuals using prohibited fireworks, such as rockets and sky shots, will be a considerable challenge.
The order, which prohibits flying fireworks from rooftops, terraces, balconies, and densely populated areas, came into effect on November 9. This measure followed a significant number of fire incidents during Diwali, with 34 attributed to firecracker usage. The NMC's existing staff are already engaged in routine duties, making it difficult to deploy personnel for round-the-clock monitoring across all ten zones. The ban's enforcement may prove especially difficult during Panchami Diwali celebrations, a period traditionally marked by widespread firecracker use.
