Minister Eshwar Khandre pushes for green crackers

The Environment Minister has instructed officials to strictly enforce rules and promote green crackers during the upcoming festival season. They are required to take an undertaking from shop owners that they will only stock and sell green crackers. The National Green Tribunal and the Supreme Court have banned chemical crackers that make excessive noise and emit smoke. Permission will only be granted for green crackers from 8 pm to 10 pm. The public is urged to follow these guidelines and organizations are encouraged to create awareness about the negative effects of traditional firecrackers. Celebrating the festival of lights in an eco-friendly way is emphasized to protect the environment and the well-being of animals and birds.