JAIPUR: Anticipating the third wave, the state government on Thursday banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers. The decision was taken in view of its adverse impact on Covid patients and those suffering from heart and respiratory diseases.
Principal secretary (home) Abhay Kumar in a order stated last year too the decision was taken after it was found that the poisonous smoke emitted by crackers was a health hazard for people suffering from various diseases.
Last year, the department of medicine at Sawai Man Singh Hospital had written a letter to the principal of the institute highlighting the impact of crackers on Covid and other patients. The letter sounded an alert that firecrackers could have a very serious impact on those suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, asthma and recommended a complete ban on the use of crackers.
“It is advised to the licensing authority that taking health as priority no temporary licenses for firecrackers should be issued,” said Kumar in his order.
The ban would be applicable from October 1 to January 31, 2022
