Over 4,200 firecracker shops permitted for Diwali in Andhra Pradesh

VIJAYAWADA The Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Response and Fire Services Department issued temporary licenses for 4,226 firecracker shops in the State for the Diwali festival. https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/what-are-green-firecrackers/article71660574.ece As many as 4,307 traders applied for temporary licenses for selling crackers, of which licenses were issued for 4,226 shops (up to November 6).

The highest number of 459 traders applied for licenses online from the East Godavari district, followed by Kakinada (365), Krishna (350), Konaseema (317) and 310 applied for licenses for setting up firecracker shops from the Nellore and Kadapa districts. Also Read: The Deepavali 2026 guide: What to eat, gift and wear this season https://www.thehindu.com/society/the-deepavali-2026-guide-what-to-eat-gift-and-wear-this-season/article71669302.ece Speaking to The Hindu on Friday (November 6, 2026), A.P.

State Disaster Response and Fire Services in-charge Director General P. Venkata Ramana said that traders can apply for licenses through Whatsapp No.9441236448.