Delhi govt to launch ‘Patakhe Nahi Diya Jalao’ campaign from October 27
The Hindu
On September 28, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee ordered a complete ban on the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the national capital till January 1, 2022.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said that the city government will launch ‘Patakhe Nahi Diya Jalao’ campaign from October 27 to create awareness against burning of firecrackers.
He said that 15 teams with 157 members will be formed at the district level to create awareness among people and to monitor sale and purchase of firecrackers.
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced a ban on firecrackers on September 15, saying that it was “essential to save lives”.
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