Indian regional firecracker regulations

Overview

Authorities and community groups in various Indian regions are implementing or calling for stricter regulations on firecracker use to manage noise and air pollution during religious festivals.

In West Bengal, the administration established specific guidelines for Kali Puja and Chhath Puja. These include designated time slots, such as 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM for Kali Puja, and the creation of 100-meter silence zones around hospitals, schools, and old age homes. The state is emphasizing the use of approved ‘green crackers’ and enforcing decibel limits for both sound and light-producing varieties.

In other regions, enforcement efforts have intensified. Sikkim police have directed district authorities to increase inspections to prevent the illegal sale or transport of prohibited firecrackers. Meanwhile, in Meghalaya, the Khasi Students Union has urged the East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner to strictly uphold Supreme Court-designated time windows and noise limits to protect children, senior citizens, and patients from disruption.

Entities

West Bengal Government · Meghalaya · Supreme Court of India · Sanghamitra Ghosh · Sikkim

Timeline

1 day ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Indian regions call for strict enforcement of firecracker bans
Authorities in Sikkim and community leaders in Meghalaya are calling for strict enforcement of firecracker bans and noise regulations ahead of the Diwali and Tihar festivals.
8 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
West Bengal issues new firecracker guidelines for Kali Puja
West Bengal has implemented strict firecracker regulations for Kali Puja, including specific time windows, decibel limits, and a 100-meter no-fire zone around hospitals and schools.

Sources

eisamay.com · highlandpost.com · najarbandi.in · odishabarta.com · voiceofsikkim.com