Jaipur to celebrate eco-friendly Diwali and Christmas
Diwali is just around the corner and India is already gearing up to fight all the pollution. In a bid to control sound and air pollution, Jaipur in Rajasthan has set new rules and regulations for fireworks to address pollution and ensure safety on Diwali, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. The rule is implemented by the Rajasthan government and the Department of Environment and Climate Change. It will focus on eco-friendly "green" fireworks, aiming to balance festive joy with the need to protect air quality and public health.
On this note, let’s have a look at 10 key facts to know about Jaipur’s new rules for fireworks in Rajasthan:
Fireworks rules: The Rajasthan government along with the Department of Environment and Climate Change, has introduced new rules for using fireworks to help reduce pollution and safeguard public health.
Diwali timing: For Diwali celebrations, residents in certain districts of Rajasthan are permitted to use fireworks only between 8 PM and 10 PM. This two-hour window aims to balance festive celebrations with efforts to reduce air pollution.
