In Patna, people won't be burning bonfires at shelter homes during the winter. The focus is on heaters and blowers to protect from the cold, with AC lounges for gig workers ready for the winter.

In Patna, bonfires will not be lit in the cold. The number of heaters and blowers will be increased to protect from the cold. The Patna Municipal Corporation has decided to increase heaters and blowers at shelter homes to protect needy people from the cold during winter. At the same time, the need for burning bonfires outdoors will be reduced, and AC lounges for gig workers will also be made winter-ready. In fact, this is according to a joint study by experts from the Air Pollution Action Group and the Municipal Corporation.