New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Following the Supreme Court's interim order allowing the restricted sale and use of green crackers in Delhi, the Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has moved swiftly to ensure responsible celebrations during Diwali.

"This decision brings relief to Delhi residents who wished to celebrate Diwali the traditional way. Our government respects people's religious and cultural sentiments, and we have worked tirelessly to ensure they can celebrate responsibly without harming the environment," said Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.

Acting immediately after the court's directive, Sirsa convened back-to-back meetings with enforcement authorities and PESO-certified retailers to...