HealthPhoto: Mongabay IndiaNoise Pollution Poses Public Health Risks in Pune and Beyond
Noise pollution during Pune's Ganesh festival sparked calls for stricter noise limit enforcement, leading to a parliamentary review and NHRC inquiry into Maharashtra's pollution control actions. Prolonged urban noise exposure is linked to sleep, hearing, and cardiovascular issues, making it a growing public health concern in India. Data gaps and monitoring challenges hinder effective control, though activists report gradual policy improvements.
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