Public Notice: Complete Ban on sharp synthetic/nylon kite flying thread including popularly known “Chinese Manja”

What happened: Delhi notifies a complete ban on sharp kite-flying thread

The Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi, issued a public notice announcing a complete ban on sharp synthetic/nylon kite-flying thread, particularly the kite-flying thread popularly known as “Chinese manja”.

The public notice states that the ban covers kite-flying threads made from nylon/plastic/synthetic materials and also covers dangerous components attached to or used with the thread, including metal and glass elements that make the thread sharp or hazardous.

The public notice indicates that violations can lead to penalties. It also provides where the notice is available and identifies enforcement contacts, including police and other concerned departments/authorities.

Background and earlier position: why such thread became a regulatory target

Sharp kite-flying thread, including synthetic nylon-based variants marketed as “Chinese manja,” has been treated by authorities as a public-safety hazard in cities because it can cause injuries to people and animals and can create dangerous conditions around streets and public spaces.