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KSPCA Demands State-Wide Ban on Sale and Use of Chinese Manja in Karnataka
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 07:50 PM
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The Karnataka State Pollution Control Authority (KSPCA) has called for a strict state-wide crackdown to stop the sale and use of banned Chinese manja, citing its environmental and safety hazards.
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Authority (KSPCA) has issued a strong directive seeking a comprehensive crackdown across the state to curb the sale and usage of Chinese manja. The authority has emphasized the need to enforce existing bans strictly to prevent the further proliferation of this hazardous kite string.
Chinese manja, which is coated with glass powder, poses significant risks to public safety and the environment. It causes severe injuries to birds, leading to their death, and poses a serious threat to power lines and pedestrians. The KSPCA has highlighted that the continued availability of this banned product undermines environmental protection efforts.
The authority has urged local administration and law enforcement agencies to conduct regular inspections and take immediate action against vendors selling this prohibited material. Strict enforcement is seen as crucial to mitigate the ecological damage and ensure public safety during the kite-flying season.
This move by the KSPCA aims to strengthen regulatory compliance and reduce the environmental footprint of traditional kite-flying practices in Karnataka. The state is looking to create a zero-tolerance environment for the trade of harmful kite strings.
Chinese manja, which is coated with glass powder, poses significant risks to public safety and the environment. It causes severe injuries to birds, leading to their death, and poses a serious threat to power lines and pedestrians. The KSPCA has highlighted that the continued availability of this banned product undermines environmental protection efforts.
The authority has urged local administration and law enforcement agencies to conduct regular inspections and take immediate action against vendors selling this prohibited material. Strict enforcement is seen as crucial to mitigate the ecological damage and ensure public safety during the kite-flying season.
This move by the KSPCA aims to strengthen regulatory compliance and reduce the environmental footprint of traditional kite-flying practices in Karnataka. The state is looking to create a zero-tolerance environment for the trade of harmful kite strings.