Kolkata: The MSME department of the West Bengal government, along with a large section of firecracker manufacturers in the state, plans to set up India’s first factory to produce cold firecrackers next year.
The government has advised the firecracker manufacturers to choose either Champahati or Maheshtala in South 24 Parganas for setting up this unit.
The manufacturers have already contacted LIT University in Nagpur, which has been developing the procedure to produce cold firecrackers with the help of experts from Germany and the UK.
By January next year, there are plans to begin training around 250 fireworks manufacturers in the production of cold fireworks.
Cold firecrackers are a type of pyrotechnic display that uses a combination of liquid nitrogen and other chemicals to create a unique visual effect. These are commonly used at indoor parties and cricket grounds, as they pose no risk of fire accidents.Â
Unlike traditional firecrackers, cold firecrackers do not produce heat or sound. This makes them ideal for use in areas where noise and fire hazards may be a concern.
Cold firecrackers worth around Rs 200 crore are sold annually in India.
Till now, there is no such manufacturing unit in the country. Cold fireworks are currently completely imported from China.
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