Gujarat Village Bans Kite Flying on Uttarayan for Child Safety, Removes Roofs
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News18•14-01-2026, 11:29
Gujarat Village Bans Kite Flying on Uttarayan for Child Safety, Removes Roofs
- •Fatehpura village in Banaskantha, Gujarat, has banned kite flying on Uttarayan for 35 years.
- •The strict rule was implemented in 1991 by village elders to prevent accidents involving children and electricity poles.
- •Many houses in Fatehpura have no roofs to ensure no one breaks the kite-flying ban.
- •Violators face a fine of two sacks, and no incidents of kite flying have been reported in 35 years.
- •Villagers now celebrate Uttarayan through donations and service, prioritizing child safety over tradition.
Why It Matters: Fatehpura village prioritizes child safety by banning kite flying on Uttarayan, a decision upheld for 35 years.
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