Government bans production, possession, and imports of electric detonators
Electric detonators, also known as blasting caps or blasting detonators, are devices used to initiate or trigger explosives for various applications.
Government bans electric detonators: Citing security concerns and public safety, the government has announced a prohibition on the manufacturing, possession, and import of electric detonators, effective from April 2025. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) issued a notification affirming that electric detonators are deemed "dangerous."
Electric detonators, also known as blasting caps or blasting detonators, are devices used to initiate or trigger explosives for various applications, including mining, construction, quarrying, and demolition. These devices play a crucial role in safely and precisely setting off a controlled explosion by providing the initial electrical impulse required to ignite the explosive material.
An electric detonator typically consists of a small metallic shell containing a primary explosive, which is sensitive to electrical current or energy. When an electric current is passed through the detonator, it ignites the primary explosive, initiating a chain reaction that sets off the main explosive charge.
Public safety concerns
In the interest of security and public safety, the government has decided to phase out the production of electric detonators completely by the end of 2024-2025, following consultations with stakeholders from the explosives industry.
According to the notification dated September 29, "The central government hereby prohibits the manufacture, possession and import of the electric detonator... throughout the country with effect from the 1st day of April 2025.”
(With PTI inputs)
Published By : Business Desk
Published On: 3 October 2023 at 15:53 IST