The Ganeshotsav festivities in Pune have brought attention to a worrying increase in noise pollution, with levels exceeding legal limits set for the city. Recent data from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) show that noise levels at various Ganesh Mandals are surpassing acceptable thresholds.

To address this issue, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has enforced stricter controls on noise pollution for this year’s Ganeshotsav. In response, the MPCB has collaborated with a private organization and National Service Scheme (NSS) students to monitor noise levels at 200 Ganesh Mandals across Pune. Measurements are being taken daily from 6 pm to midnight to ensure accurate data collection.

Despite legal limits of 75 decibels during the day and 70 decibels at night, recent readings have shown noise levels ranging from 75 to 85 decibels, indicating a widespread problem with excessive noise during the festival.

Dr. Kalyani Mandke’s petition to the NGT called for stricter noise control measures, including a ban on loudspeakers exceeding 100 watts and a limit of 30 players for dhol-tasha troupes. The MPCB is actively monitoring adherence to these regulations, with Ganesh Mandals exceeding permissible limits being instructed to reduce their noise output. The enforcement of the 30-player limit for dhol-tasha troupes falls under the responsibility of the police.

Different noise level categories have been set for various areas, with industrial areas capped at 75 dB (day) and 70 dB (night), commercial areas at 65 dB (day) and 55 dB (night), residential areas at 55 dB (day) and 45 dB (night), and zones of peace at 50 dB (day) and 40 dB (night).

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