Odisha issues fresh directions for sale & use of fireworks during Diwali

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Published By : Prameya News Bureau | November 01, 2021 IST

Bhubaneswar, Nov 1: The Odisha government today issued fresh directions in respect of sale and use of fireworks during Diwali. Dawali will be celebrated across the state on November 4. An order in this regards was today published by the office of Special Relief Commissioner (SRC). As per the order sale and use of fireworks will be limited to only "green fireworks" that confirm to the definition and formulation as proposed by CSIR-NEERI. Sale and use of other fireworks will be completely banned while the traders and dealers who obtain and produce a certificate from the PESO, after due inspection of their existing stock, certifying that the green fireworks stocks in their possession conform to the definition and formulation proposed by CSIR-NEERI and are genuine will be allowed to sell their products. Retailers will be allowed to set up shops and sell green fireworks only in special zones designated by the respective district administrations. Similarly, green fireworks will only be sold at designated sites and all Covid-19 protocols will be strictly followed. Earlier, the Orissa High Court has granted permission for sale and use of only green crackers that are approved by Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO). All Odisha Fireworks Dealers’ Association had moved the court requesting to allow sale and use of green crackers during Diwali in the state.

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