New Delhi, July 11 (Agencies): The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday banned all types of kite-string coated with glass or metal dust, especially string made of synthetic materials that are not bio-degradable, as their use can be lethal for birds, animals and humans. The NGT clarified that the ban order would apply to nylon, Chinese and cotton thread coated with glass. Kite-flyers use coated thread in competitions to cut down and ‘capture’ the kites of rival. “All chief secretaries of states and Union Territories are directed to enforce prohibition on manufacture and use of synthetic manja/nylon thread for flying kites throughout the country,” the bench said. PETA had averred that minor children were engaged by the cottage industry for the manufacture of 'manja', which caused respiratory problems as they inhaled harmful substances which were extremely detrimental to their health.

Source: The Telegraph July 11, 2017 10:41 UTC