Hey folks, some big news coming out of Pune today! The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has just dropped some new guidelines for Ganesh Mandals ahead of the upcoming Ganeshotsav festivities. They’re cracking down on noise pollution and mandating that noise levels be displayed on digital boards at two key locations during the celebrations.
But that’s not all – these boards also have to come with a warning about how noise pollution can seriously mess with your health. And to make sure everyone’s playing by the rules, real-time monitoring of noise levels will be happening at major intersections during the immersion processions.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the police have been tasked with making sure these guidelines are enforced. The NGT made the call on Friday, following a petition that was filed in response to past violations of noise pollution rules during Ganeshotsav.
So what do these new rules actually mean for the Ganesh Mandals? Well, they might have to dial down the volume a bit – the sound systems they use can’t exceed 100 watts. And the police, in cahoots with the MPCB, have the power to adjust noise limits depending on where the pandals are located and how big they are.
Oh, and if you’re planning on getting your groove on with a Dhol-Tasha troupe during the immersion processions, make sure there’s no more than thirty of you. The police will be keeping an eye out for any tolls or DJs trying to sneak in, and they won’t hesitate to lay down the law on anyone breaking the noise pollution rules.
And here’s the kicker – if you do get caught breaking the rules, you could be facing some serious consequences. The police will be taking a tough stance on any violations, so it’s probably best to play it safe.
Once the dust has settled after Anant Chaturdashi, the MPCB will be naming and shaming anyone who’s been caught flouting the noise pollution rules. They’ll be publishing the details in local newspapers and on their website, so there’s really no getting away with it.
But before all the festivities kick off, the MPCB will be spreading the word far and wide about the harmful effects of noise pollution. So let’s all do our part to keep Pune’s Ganeshotsav celebrations clean and green this year!
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