While campaigns have been drawn up to ensure a no-cracker Diwali, RWAs have organised a plethora of events such as rangoli and diya making, drawing competitions, food stalls — to ensure residents don’t miss out on the festivities.
To promote a safe Diwali this year, RWAs of Gurgaon have decided to gun for a cracker-free celebration. Circulars have been issued to condominiums, urging residents to avoid crackers.
“Our environment is already facing a great threat and we must make every possible attempt to save it. Saying ‘no’ to crackers will control pollution around this time to a large extent,” said Vinod Tayal, a resident.
While the Supreme Court has issued a ban on the sale of crackers, RWAs feel, ideally, the ban should have been extended to bursting them as well.
VMK Singh, RWA general secretary, said, “In our condominium, we have requested residents to not burn crackers. Surprisingly, children, of all people, are more conscious of the harmful impact of crackers and have promised to not burst any.”
In the absence of any court directive the only way to ensure a cracker-free Diwali is spreading awareness, feel residents.
Nilesh Tandon, president of Fresco condominium, said, “The senior citizens and children of our condominium have tried to create awareness on the matter, but it remains to be seen how many people will stick to their words.”
While campaigns have been drawn up to ensure a no-cracker Diwali, RWAs have organised a plethora of events — such as rangoli and diya making, drawing competitions, food stalls — to ensure residents don’t miss out on the festivities.
