Need to Avoid Environmental Pollution

November 10, 2026

Diwali was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the country. There was happiness on the faces of the countrymen. There was enthusiasm in the stock markets of the country as well. Stock indices were soaring. News of capital gains was coming. The effect of recession in the markets has almost ended. Everyone, rich or poor, purchased as per their capacity. Despite the government instructions, the sale of firecrackers was going on in large numbers, although permission to burst firecrackers has been given for two hours in the morning and two hours in the evening. It was advised to burst green firecrackers so that pollution is not spread, nor does the loud explosions cause damage to the eardrums. As soon as one enters the firecracker markets, one saw a crowd of shoppers. Almost every firecracker market in the country sells all kinds of firecrackers. Besides licensed vendors, shops in streets and neighborhoods, large and small, are filled with them. No matter how many directives were issued, everyone knows that firecrackers would be burned this year, as always. Pollution spread, and there is suffocating heat. Respiratory and asthma patients are affected again, this is a certainty. Pollution assessment experts report that air pollution is currently high, and this will be even worse on Diwali night. Government officials often relax their vigilance due to the popularity and public commitment to the festival, leading to increased smoke and pollution. Another common sight these days is the return of migrant workers from northern states to their homes. Despite adequate train arrangements for their transportation every year, there were huge crowds. This festival created an atmosphere of joy and excitement across the country. People exchanged gifts and wish each other Happy Diwali. They light diyas in their homes, shops, and workplaces. The government launched massive campaigns against stubble burning. Despite strenuous efforts to raise awareness among farmers, incidents of stubble burning increase yearly, not decrease. Following the tendency to go all-out during festivals, people pay little heed to government restrictions. They were aware that even surveillance systems become somewhat lax during these times.