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Jharkhand Sets Diwali Firecracker Limits
25 Oct
Summary
- Firecrackers must stay under 125 dB(A) for sale and use.
- Specific time slots are set for bursting firecrackers.
- Violators face strict legal action under multiple acts.
The Jharkhand State Pollution Control Board (JSPCB) has issued new directives to curb air and noise pollution during festive seasons. Firecrackers sold and used in Jharkhand must now have a noise level below 125 dB(A). These firecrackers can only be burst during designated times: 8 pm to 10 pm on Diwali and Gurpurab, 6 am to 8 am on Chhath, and 11:55 pm to 12:30 am on Christmas and New Year's Eve.
The board emphasized the need to maintain the current satisfactory air quality index in urban areas. Strict enforcement will be in place, with violators subject to penalties under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, and the Environment (Protection) Act, among others.
In Ranchi, authorities are also preparing for Chhath, focusing on safety at ghats. This includes deploying NDRF personnel, conducting inspections, and ensuring clean, well-lit, and safe environments with crowd management measures. Swimming will be prohibited during the festival.
