, an official from the Directorate told IANS.
It not only aimed at motivating the students to
'Say No to Fire Crackers' but also to encourage them to
celebrate a pollution-free Diwali by lighting candles and earthen lamps.
"The festive season of Diwali is marked by heavy use of firecrackers which release toxic pollutants like sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and many others which pollute the air and cause serious ailments like asthma, bronchitis, hypertension, and cardiovascular problems," reads the circular issued by Additional Director (Education) Saroj Sain.
The air and noise pollution caused by the firecrackers also affects the lives of animals, birds and other living beings, it said.
Source: IANS