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Green Crackers? Fake QR Codes and Illegal Sales Flourish in Delhi's Sadar Bazar
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What Happened?
In Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court has allowed certified green firecrackers for Diwali, but illegal sales and fake QR codes are rampant in Sadar Bazar. Many products lack proper certification details.
Key points
- The Supreme Court permits certified green firecrackers for Diwali on November 7 and 8.
- Sadar Bazar shows numerous firecracker boxes with QR codes lacking mandatory certification details.
- The Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) regulates firecracker safety and certification.
- Green crackers must reduce particulate emissions by at least 30% compared to conventional ones.
- No visible enforcement was observed during the sale of firecrackers in Sadar Bazar.
- Delhi's air quality index (AQI) reached severe levels, crossing 600 on November 4-5.
Key insights
- The lack of enforcement raises concerns about public safety and environmental compliance.
- Unsuspecting customers may unknowingly purchase non-compliant firecrackers.
- The Supreme Court's restrictions aim to balance cultural practices with environmental health.
Why it matters
The rise of illegal firecracker sales could worsen air pollution during Diwali celebrations.
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Supreme Court· OrganizationDelhi· CitySadar Bazar· LocationPESO· OrganizationCSIR· OrganizationNEERI· Organization
Source
India Today
