Why is it difficult to ensure only green firecrackers are burst during Deepavali?
An article in The Hindu examines why enforcing the exclusive use of ‘green’ firecrackers during Deepavali remains problematic in Delhi. It notes that both total and partial bans have been routinely ignored, and attributes the difficulty to weak enforcement, continued availability of conventional crackers, limited public awareness and challenges in monitoring compliance, and the need for stricter regulatory measures.