Nnew Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Delhi government today swiftly moved into action after the Supreme Court's order which permitted the limited sale and use of green firecrackers in the national capital, as a temporary test measure.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Sirsa said "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."Acting immediately after the order, Sirsa held back-to-back meetings with enforcement authorities and certified retailers to operationalize the directions.
The government has clearly instructed the retailers...