Manaswi Panchbhai
Eco-friendly firecrackers developed by CSIR-NEERI. They use fewer harmful chemicals, produce less smoke, and help reduce air pollution.
Traditional firecrackers release heavy metals & high emissions, worsening air pollution during festivals. Green crackers aim to reduce this damage.
Green crackers emit about 30% less particulate matter than conventional ones. Still not pollution‑free, but significantly cleaner.
Green cracker types include SWAS (releases water droplets), SAFAL (low aluminum, less noise), and STAR (no potassium nitrate or sulfur, low smoke).
Supreme Court has approved use of green crackers in Delhi NCR from Oct 18–21, only during 6–7 am and 8–10 pm.
No. They still pollute, just less. Green crackers reduce harmful emissions, but don’t eliminate them entirely.
Fake crackers, enforcement gaps, & quality control remain obstacles. Regulators may cancel manufacturer licenses if green crackers are found to be inauthentic.
This Diwali, choose green crackers. Use responsibly during allowed hours. Share with your family and community to make festivals safer and cleaner.