GUWAHATI: Assam government has decided to not ban firecrackers ahead of the festival of Diwali. This comes amid the National Green Tribunal (NGT) notice regarding pollution from firecrackers.
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Earlier, a bench headed by the chairperson of the NGT sent notices to 18 states and union territories of India including Assam, Nagaland and Meghalaya to expand the scope of hearing cases on pollution by firecrackers during Diwali.
However, Assam Forest Minister Parimal Suklabaidya has denied a blanket ban being enforced in Assam while speaking to G Plus.
"On a personal level, I would insist people opt for non-polluting firecrackers. Instead of banning, we are looking for a solution," Suklabaidya told G Plus.
