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Haryana Bans Firecrackers in NCR Districts, Permits Only Green Crackers Elsewhere
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 12:02 AM
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The Haryana government has prohibited all firecrackers in districts that fall under the National Capital Region, allowing only eco‑friendly green crackers in the rest of the state.
The state cabinet of Haryana issued an order today that bans the sale, manufacture and use of firecrackers in the districts that are part of the National Capital Region (NCR). The prohibition covers all conventional fireworks, including those traditionally used during Diwali and other festivals.
Under the same order, residents of districts outside the NCR are permitted to light only "green" firecrackers that meet the pollution‑control standards set by the central government. These eco‑friendly crackers are designed to emit lower levels of smoke and particulate matter.
The move is aimed at curbing air‑quality deterioration ahead of the festive season and mirrors similar restrictions imposed by Delhi and neighboring states. State officials said the ban will help reduce the spike in PM2.5 levels that typically follows celebrations.
Enforcement will be coordinated between the Haryana Police, local municipal bodies and the State Pollution Control Board. Violators could face fines and seizure of illegal fireworks, according to the notification.
The ban comes into effect immediately and will remain in force for the duration of the upcoming festival period, after which the government will review its impact on air quality and public health.
Under the same order, residents of districts outside the NCR are permitted to light only "green" firecrackers that meet the pollution‑control standards set by the central government. These eco‑friendly crackers are designed to emit lower levels of smoke and particulate matter.
The move is aimed at curbing air‑quality deterioration ahead of the festive season and mirrors similar restrictions imposed by Delhi and neighboring states. State officials said the ban will help reduce the spike in PM2.5 levels that typically follows celebrations.
Enforcement will be coordinated between the Haryana Police, local municipal bodies and the State Pollution Control Board. Violators could face fines and seizure of illegal fireworks, according to the notification.
The ban comes into effect immediately and will remain in force for the duration of the upcoming festival period, after which the government will review its impact on air quality and public health.