West Bengal to ban firecrackers outside stipulated hours during Kali Puja-Diwali
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims·
Environmental Governance and pollution mitigation: a GS3 case study on balancing cultural rights with public health.
Why in news
West Bengal Environment Minister Manoj Oraon announced a time-bound ban on firecrackers during Kali Puja-Diwali to curb pollution.
Background
West Bengal will permit firecrackers only from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Kali Puja and 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. for Chhath Puja. Only green firecrackers certified by NEERI and PESO are permitted.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceWest Bengal government announced the firecracker restrictions
- FactKali Puja firecracker window: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- FactChhath Puja firecracker window: 6 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Prelims practice question
Which bodies are responsible for certifying the green firecrackers permitted in West Bengal?
- (a)CPCB and MoEFCC
- (b)FSSAI and ICAR
- (c)NEERI and PESO
- (d)NITI Aayog and BIS
Show answer
Answer: (c) NEERI and PESO — The note specifies that only green firecrackers certified by NEERI and PESO are permitted.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the regulatory measures required to balance cultural festivities with environmental sustainability in urban India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Balancing traditional cultural rights with the constitutional mandate to protect the right to a clean environment
- Enforcement gap: Challenges in monitoring decentralized firecracker sales and usage during peak festival hours
Keywords: Environmental Governance · Pollution Mitigation · Regulatory Framework · Sustainable Development · Public Health
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