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AP rolls out norms for fireworks units
By Express News Service2 min read at The New Indian Express
In brief
The Andhra Pradesh government has introduced a new tech-enabled regulatory framework to overhaul safety protocols in fireworks manufacturing units following major industrial accidents.
The measures include a new State Nodal Authority, a dedicated safety cell, risk-based inspections, and strict enforcement actions against non-compliance.
District Collectors and a State Explosives and Fireworks Safety Cell will oversee monitoring, while an online safety portal will track licenses and violations.
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VIJAYAWADA: In the wake of major industrial accidents, including the tragic explosions at Sri Ganapathi Grand Fireworks in Rayavaram and Surya Sri Fire Works in Vetlapalem, the government has instituted a tech-enabled regulatory and enforcement framework to overhaul safety protocols across fireworks manufacturing units in AP.
Following detailed findings from inquiry committees—including probes headed by S Suresh Kumar, with Ake Ravi Krishna, serving as a member—the government identified enforcement gaps, fragmented licensing procedures, and a lack of coordination. To address these systemic vulnerabilities, the new orders establish a robust, multi-tiered administrative hierarchy.
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