When compared to firecrackers, vehicles appear to cause more pollution: SC

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked why people were "running after" the firecracker industry when it seems vehicles are a "bigger" source of pollution.

The top court has asked the Centre if there is any comparative study on the "proportion of pollution" caused by firecrackers and automobiles.

It observed that people involved in manufacturing of firecrackers have lost jobs and said the court does not "wish to generate unemployment".

"Is there any comparative study on what proportion of pollution is caused by firecrackers and what proportion is caused by automobile?