Vijayawada: The government of Andhra Pradesh has given two hours permission for bursting firecrackers on Diwali festival day on November 14.
A Government Order (GO) has been issued in this regard by the State Health Medical and Family Welfare Department which was signed by Chief Secretary Nilam Sawhney.
An official release here on Wednesday said that firecrackers could be burst only between 8 PM and 10 PM on Diwali day. This decision was taken in view of the rising levels of pollution, while following the guidelines, issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to reduce air pollution.
The government has directed the vendors to sell and asked people to burst green crackers only. Keeping in view the coronavirus guidelines for the sale of firecrackers, there should be a 10-feet gap between each shop. Customers should maintain a 6 feet gap when maintaining a line during purchase of firecrackers.
The Government has also instructed sellers not to keep sanitizers near the firecrackers as it poses a danger. Instead they recommended to keep soaps and water.