Committed to PEOPLE'S RIGHT TO KNOW
Vol. 4 Num 338 Thu. May 13, 2004  
   
Letters to Editor


Noise pollution


Twenty-first century is the age of commercialisation.

We very often find that factories are flourishing rapidly. Along with this, the number of vehicles plying the roads is also increasing day by day. The major problem thus created is noise pollution.

We are living in a modern world where all kinds of pollution is commonplace. Noise pollution is a source of great concern. From the morning till night , we have to absorb different types of noises. Early in the morning, there are shouts of the vendors.

If we go to roads, there are different types of vehicles like rickshaws, motorcycles, vans, cabs, buses, trucks etc. All these vehicles create different types of noises which bother us a lot. The blaring horns of buses and trucks are the most horrible noise in our cities. Besides, there are lots of people who campaign for political parties. These campaigns also create sound pollution.

Noise is unavoidable, but the situation can be kept under control if we take some steps. If the markets and industrial areas are located far from residential areas, then there will be less sound pollution.