Same as last year, the public have been given time from 6 am to 7 am and from 7 pm to 8 pm as time slots in TN for celebrating on streets foe Diwali.TN government on Saturday stated time slots for bursting firecrackers across the state. Various steps are been taken by Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB), in creating awareness of the harmful effects of crackers on environment and health. Crackers that create less noise and less pollution are advised by the board for the public.

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As a community in an open space, for bursting crackers, people should get prior permission from the local bodies through residents’ associations. Some norms have been given by TNPCB on what all should be avoided by the public people. Bursting crackers by the people must avoided near hospitals, places of worship,  places where silence has to be maintained. Chance of places getting a fire accident like near slum settlements must be avoided. Air quality seven days before and after the festival in areas under the Corporation limits are strictly studied by the board.

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A group of strong mothers from Chennai are leaving no stone unturned in trying to convince people and making a decision on not to burst crackers this Deepavali to safeguard health of children. #DhoomDhamakaWithoutPatakha. This is the motto of these women who are part of a pan-India movement called Warrior Moms, which was recently  launched. Nina Subramani from Chennai, who is part of this movement, says, “While a few States have already banned firecrackers this year, Tamil Nadu is yet to do so, considering the livelihood of workers in the firecracker industry. The pollution generated by Green crackers are less compared to the normal. 

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