The season has become associated with noise and lights as much as increased pollution due to usage of firecrackers. Last year alone, it was estimated the firecracker factories in Sivasaki produced Rs. 2500 crores worth of crackers in a year. Even with the value reportedly at Rs. 750 crores due to inflation and downturns in the economy, the market is still valued at Rs. 5000 crores over the season. That’s roughly $800 million for firecrackers alone.
The issue is of chinese toys and chinese crackers which have extensively spread its reach deep into the indian market but every Indian must refrain from buying chinese toys to boost indian small scale industries as explained earlier 2500 crores is just spend in sivasaki a single hub. Considering all the hubs the calculations would go beyond
Sivakasi cracker industry looks for a sparkle
The fireworks industry of Sivakasi has been hit by restrictive explosives laws and growing Chinese domination of the sector. But by adopting new strategies, the cracker companies look set to brighten up the sky
The Chinese firework industry has a big finger in the $7 billion global pie. Its landed cost of exports is 50 per cent lower than for Indian companies and it saves a lot in terms of raw material and labour cost. Also laws governing the fireworks industry in China are relaxed in contrast to the stringent laws in India.
NAGPUR: Greater awareness about eco-friendly Diwali and runaway prices of crackers have left the cracker vendors reporting a lukewarm sales this Diwali. Since the past few years, dealers in firecrackers clock in a total turnover of over Rs 10 crore, or about 1% of the annual budget of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). This year, however, business is down by about 20%, say traders.
They blame it mainly on the awareness drives by schools other agencies, against sound and air pollution created due to bursting of crackers. Even the state's environment minister Sanjay Deotale had circulated voice messages on similar lines. Repeated publicity against crackers has succeeded in creating children's disinterest in crackers that was reflected in the sales.
Curbs on decibel capacity of crackers have led to the sales of bombs in particular come down to abysmal levels, said the traders. Although inflation also played its role apart from strict enforcement by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). Traders also do not deny the presence of banned Chinese crackers in the market, even as they deny selling those themselves. There are 10 major wholesalers in the city with around 900 retailers who operate on a temporary licence issued every season by the district administration.
Data Source: TOI,Indian Express,The Hindu.
The issue is of chinese toys and chinese crackers which have extensively spread its reach deep into the indian market but every Indian must refrain from buying chinese toys to boost indian small scale industries as explained earlier 2500 crores is just spend in sivasaki a single hub. Considering all the hubs the calculations would go beyond
Sivakasi cracker industry looks for a sparkle
The fireworks industry of Sivakasi has been hit by restrictive explosives laws and growing Chinese domination of the sector. But by adopting new strategies, the cracker companies look set to brighten up the sky
The Chinese firework industry has a big finger in the $7 billion global pie. Its landed cost of exports is 50 per cent lower than for Indian companies and it saves a lot in terms of raw material and labour cost. Also laws governing the fireworks industry in China are relaxed in contrast to the stringent laws in India.
NAGPUR: Greater awareness about eco-friendly Diwali and runaway prices of crackers have left the cracker vendors reporting a lukewarm sales this Diwali. Since the past few years, dealers in firecrackers clock in a total turnover of over Rs 10 crore, or about 1% of the annual budget of Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC). This year, however, business is down by about 20%, say traders.
They blame it mainly on the awareness drives by schools other agencies, against sound and air pollution created due to bursting of crackers. Even the state's environment minister Sanjay Deotale had circulated voice messages on similar lines. Repeated publicity against crackers has succeeded in creating children's disinterest in crackers that was reflected in the sales.
Curbs on decibel capacity of crackers have led to the sales of bombs in particular come down to abysmal levels, said the traders. Although inflation also played its role apart from strict enforcement by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB). Traders also do not deny the presence of banned Chinese crackers in the market, even as they deny selling those themselves. There are 10 major wholesalers in the city with around 900 retailers who operate on a temporary licence issued every season by the district administration.
Data Source: TOI,Indian Express,The Hindu.
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