The National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim nationwide ban on use of glass-coated ‘manja’ for flying kites as the sharp string poses a danger to humans, animals and birds. The order was passed today by a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Swatanter Kumar.
The panel also directed Manja Association of India to submit report to Central Pollution Control Board on harmful effects of kite strings.
The direction came after advocates sought the ban, saying that Makar Sankranti festival was approaching and
manja would be used for flying kites.
The matter was listed for next hearing on 1st of February, 2017.