The Ministry of Environment and Forests is setting up a network for national-level monitoring and reporting of noise pollution.
Based on the pattern of existing air and water networks, the setting up of the National Ambient Noise Monitoring Network and development of infrastructure for noise mapping in the country are expected to be in place within five years.
The network will be managed by the Central Pollution Control Board, involving the State Pollution Control Boards.
As part of this network, the use of construction machines, musical instruments, bursting of noise-emitting firecrackers and horns beyond permissible limits at nights in residential areas have been made punishable offences, attracting seven years of imprisonment or penalty of Rs 1 lakh.
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I doubt if this will be effective, at least in our residential area. Our home is near a traffic signal crossing, and during various festivals, the noise levels go up due to firecrackers, loudspeakers and other stuff and various complaints have had no effect. Keeping fingers crossed. At least something positive is being done.
Rs 1-lakh fine, 7-year jail if you make noise after 10 pm
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