New Delhi
The Delhi Government has warned people not to use sharp synthetic kite flying thread known as ‘chinese manja’ as it has completely banned its sale and use in the state. This was informed by the Government through a advisory.
“There shall be complete ban on the sale, production, storage, supply and use of kite-flying thread made out of nylon, plastic or any other synthetic material populary known as ‘chinese manja’ and any other thread that is sharp or made sharp by being laced with glass in Delhi in order to prevent its adverse effects on animals and birds ,” the Government stated in its advisory. Kite flying shall be permissible only with cotton thread, free from any sharp/metallic/glass components, it stated.
The Government said people can register complaints if they notice any breach of the order, on Helpline numbers 98719 63535 (Chief Wildlife Warden), 2396 2825 (Divisional Commissioner), 1266 (Commissioner, North and South Delhi Municipal Corporation) and 155303 (Commissioner, EDMC)and 100 (Delhi Police). Lt Governor Anil Baijal had issued a notification in this regard earlier this year