CLEAN : India's firecracker hub hit by anti pollution drive

The video discusses the impact of uncertainty on the firecracker industry post-Diwali, highlighting the lack of advance payments due to fears about manufacturing and sales permissions. It emphasizes the need for industry adaptation, particularly towards green crackers, and underscores the economic importance of the firecracker industry, which supports over 300,000 people.

What is the usual practice after Diwali regarding firecracker orders?

• Orders are placed after the New Year.

• Orders are placed for the next Diwali with advance payments.

• Orders are placed without any payments.

• Orders are placed only if there is a discount.

Why were traders hesitant to make advance payments this year?

• Due to a shortage of raw materials.

• Because of increased production costs.

• Because of uncertainty about the legality of manufacturing and selling fireworks.

• Due to a lack of demand for fireworks.

What is the new trend that the firecracker industry is encouraged to adopt?

• Traditional fireworks

• Green crackers

• Digital fireworks

• Silent fireworks

How many people are directly and indirectly involved in the firecracker industry?

• 200,000

• 100,000

• 400,000

• 300,000

What concern does the speaker express about the future of the firecracker industry?

• There will be no impact on the local economy.

• People will suffer if the industry faces challenges.

• The industry will become more profitable.

• The industry will expand rapidly.