Forward of Diwali, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta introduced on Monday that the federal government intends to method the Supreme Court docket for permission to permit using licensed inexperienced firecrackers within the nationwide capital, making certain celebrations stay eco-friendly and protected for residents.

She mentioned, “It can even be ensured that every one inexperienced firecrackers are manufactured solely by authorised establishments and have been licensed and examined by competent and related departments.”

“The federal government believes {that a} stability between public sentiments and environmental safety is important. The target of this initiative is to additional strengthen our dedication to air pollution management whereas honouring traditions,” she added.

दिल्लीवासियों की भावनाओं का सम्मान करते हुए, दिल्ली सरकार माननीय सर्वोच्च न्यायालय से यह निवेदन करेगी कि इस दीपावली पर प्रमाणित ग्रीन पटाखों (Inexperienced Firecrackers) के उपयोग की अनुमति प्रदान की जाए।

सरकार का मानना है कि जनभावनाओं और पर्यावरण संरक्षण, दोनों के बीच संतुलन आवश्यक है।… pic.twitter.com/JsATbSb1ey
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) October 6, 2025

CM mentioned the target behind the inexperienced firecrackers method is a Diwali glowing with pleasure, together with a clear and protected atmosphere.

Stressing on Delhi’s residents’ sentiments, she added, “The Delhi authorities will make this request to the Supreme Court docket that permission be granted for using licensed inexperienced firecrackers on this Diwali.”

How are ‘inexperienced crackers’ completely different?

Inexperienced crackers are eco-friendly fireworks developed by India’s CSIR-NEERI (Council of Scientific & Industrial Analysis–Nationwide Environmental Engineering Analysis Institute).

As per a CSIR-NEERI examine, these crackers assist curb air and noise air pollution by eradicating dangerous chemical compounds akin to barium and incorporating components that suppress mud and launch water vapor.