Licensed cracker shops say ‘only green’ stock, Ahmedabad street vendors: ‘What’s green?’
Licensed firecracker shops in Ahmedabad are selling only green crackers, while street vendors claim they have no knowledge of the term. CSIR-NEERI developed green crackers after a 2018 Supreme Court order, which aim to reduce harmful chemicals and pollution. Green crackers bear the green CSIR-NEERI logo and a QR code for verification.
Many shops, like Ambica Traders in Bodakdev, now only sell green crackers due to the lack of demand for regular crackers. Jay Patel, owner of Manav Mandir fatakda bazaar, explained that harmful chemicals were banned and used in smaller amounts for green crackers. However, at roadside stalls, vendors like PK bhai in Vastrapur were unaware of green crackers, with some thinking they refer to crackers that burst in green color.
Most buyers, including Aarti ben and Sanket, did not know what green crackers were, preferring to buy from street vendors. In Shahpur, customers bought crackers in bulk without paying attention to the label.
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