Indian fireworks body urges PESO office upgrade, faster unit reopening after accidents

The Indian Fireworks Association has called for upgrading the Sivakasi PESO office to improve regulatory decision-making and for a reasonable timeline to reopen fireworks units involved in fatal accidents. The request signals industry frustration with post-accident shutdowns, but no policy change has been announced. This matters as Sivakasi is India's fireworks manufacturing hub, and prolonged closures affect local employment and output.