Deputy Commissioner Urges Public to Celebrate an Eco-Friendly Diwali

Madikeri, Nov 6: In view of the 2026 Diwali festival, the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, and the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board have urged the public to follow specific guidelines. These measures aim to control noise and air pollution caused by the bursting of firecrackers, protect public property and human health, and ensure compliance with the standards prescribed under the Government of India’s Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 (as amended in 1999 and 2000).

Bursting firecrackers is a customary practice during the Diwali festival. Various chemicals are used in the manufacturing of firecrackers, which possess explosive properties. Upon detonation, the chemicals released into the atmosphere contribute to air pollution.

Firecrackers used during the festival cause noise and air pollution, damaging the environment, adversely affecting human health, and disturbing animals and birds. Therefore, it is requested that the Diwali festival be celebrated in an eco-friendly, simple, pollution-free, and devotional manner. However, in recent times, amidst the modern-day rush, the festival of Diwali is being celebrated by bursting firecrackers. Studies conducted across the country have proven that the bursting of such firecrackers not only increases air pollution but also leads to severe health impacts on humans and other living beings due to heightened noise pollution. In accordance with a 2018 order from the National Green Tribunal, the Supreme Court—through directives issued on October 23, 2018, October 31, 2018, and subsequent clarifications—has mandated the use of only 'green firecrackers' (as recommended by CSIR-NEERI).

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