Sivakasi, capital of India's firecracker industry, gears up for Diwali

, October 28 (ANI): The production of firecrackers in Sivakasi town of Tamil Nadu has enhanced with the approaching Hindu festival of lights, Diwali. About 80 percent of population of the town is engaged in firecracker production, as it is the main source of income for people there. The manufacturers told reporters that the demand for the crackers increased by 10 percent from last year and workers are busy in fulfilling the demands of retailers. Trusting the quality and variety, many retailers purchase firecrackers from the town.