<p>The much-hyped green crackers are yet to reach the city even as citizens gear up to celebrate Deepavali.</p>.<p>Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan released the green crackers, an eco-friendly alternative, on October 3. The crackers were prepared by a Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) institution in order to help curb pollution. </p>.<p>Officials have provided designated places at wards for the sale of crackers. At Azad Ground in Malleswaram, over 10 stalls have been installed. A customer confirmed that the eco-friendly crackers were not available yet.</p>
<p>The much-hyped green crackers are yet to reach the city even as citizens gear up to celebrate Deepavali.</p>.<p>Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan released the green crackers, an eco-friendly alternative, on October 3. The crackers were prepared by a Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) institution in order to help curb pollution. </p>.<p>Officials have provided designated places at wards for the sale of crackers. At Azad Ground in Malleswaram, over 10 stalls have been installed. A customer confirmed that the eco-friendly crackers were not available yet.</p>
