How to identify green crackers, what punishment or action can be taken if there is a mistake in identification? – how to identify green firecrackers

To reduce pollution, the government has promoted ‘green crackers’. The Supreme Court has also given permission to burst green firecrackers in Delhi. These firecrackers spread less smoke than normal firecrackers. Are better for the environment. But the question is how to identify these green firecrackers?

What are green crackers?

First of all let us understand what green crackers are. These are different from normal firecrackers because they contain less or no poisonous substances like barium nitrate. They spread 30-40% less pollution. The Supreme Court has approved these, so that Diwali The celebrants should be happy, but the air should be clean. In areas like Delhi-NCR, only these firecrackers are allowed to be sold and burst.

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How to Identify Green Firecrackers?

Now coming to the main question. There are a lot of firecrackers being sold in the market, but fake ones can also be found. Buying wrong firecracker means breaking the rules. So follow these easy methods to identify…

See the green logo of CSIR-NEERI: Every genuine green cracker packet has a green ‘CSIR-NEERI’ logo printed on it. As soon as you see this logo, you understand that the firecracker is real. If there is no logo, don’t take it.

Scan QR Code: There is a QR code on the packet. Scan it with your mobile camera or an app (like ‘CSIR-NEERI Green Cracker Verification App’). On scanning, information about the firecracker will be available – like what chemicals are in it, how much pollution it will cause. Be careful if the code is fake or does not scan.

Check Packaging: The packet of green crackers is strong and clean. It is written on it ‘Green Cracker’ or ‘NEERI Approved’. Also, the name of the cracker, weight and name of the manufacturer are clearly written. If something seems wrong, ask for the bill from the shopkeeper.

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Ask the shopkeeper: Good shopkeepers will tell you that these are green. But don’t forget to check yourself. Crackers with fake codes are being sold in some places, so be cautious.

By adopting these methods you will be able to easily choose genuine green crackers. Remember, bursting green crackers does not make as much noise, but the fun is double.

Why is correct identification important?

in Delhi-NCR Supreme Court has given permission to sell and burst green crackers only from 18th to 20th October. Buying or selling wrong firecrackers increases pollution, which causes respiratory diseases. Especially a danger to children and the elderly. So we all benefit from correct identification.

If there is a mistake in identification, then what is the punishment or action?

Now the most serious thing. If a shopkeeper sells non-green firecrackers or sells them by mistake, the punishment is severe. These rules come under Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and Explosives Act…

• When selling or storing: Fine of Rs 5000 and/or jail up to 3 years. License may be cancelled.
• Upon bursting: Fine of Rs 200 and jail for 6 months.

If the mistake is repeated, an additional fine of Rs 5000 can be imposed daily. Police and environment department are checking, so be careful. Buyers are also responsible – bursting the wrong firecracker can result in punishment.

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