Carriage of fireworks&safety matches by surface transport (road-rail-river-sea) is not a simple job, especially when it involves movement across international borders, and it was almost impossible from India till a few years ago as certification required door-to-door compliances

China-an almost total global monopoly, is now steadily being challenged by India. One of the most important elements is NO CHILD LABOUR.

The road/rail to ship & vice-versa trans-shipments are equally rigorous at all points. Ports & ships would not touch imperfect adherences

Income from hauling fireworks is good, insurance rates are controlled if due diligences are in order, and competition is strong between carriers. I can say proudly that #IndianRailways with decades of handling military cargo is setting global standards here also, likewise ports

Fireworks, like any export industry, requires a strong domestic market. To destroy the domestic market for fireworks under the specious plea that it is the main cause for atmospheric pollution is insidious to say the least and anti-National at worst

And that is the simple Truth