Horn Not Ok Please

Excessive honking of vehicles has turned out to be a matter of great concern in Metropolitan cities of the country today. Even after repeated campaigns like "do not Honk", "horn not Ok Please", and attempts by many NGOs and other public bodies to control the unusual noise pollution created by the horns, there seems to be little or no response to it at all.

   Our environment today is exploited and is a victim of abuse by man plying vehicles and then adding to it is unwanted noise. What has added to the woes is when two wheelers like motorbikes accessorize themselves to amplify the sound quality produced, there is no concern whatsoever to ensure that there are no hospitals or schools around that could be disturbed with this manufactured noise. This noise is so harmful that it can cause serious damage to our ears as well as bring adverse effects to our health.

      Irony is the noise pollution created by the honking or by the accessorized vehicles has become a trend setter for today's young generation. The chaotic sound now has been a part and parcel of living in a big city.

According to World Health Organizations, healthy noise levels should not surpass 55 decibels during the day and 40 at night.India comes among the top ten noisiest countries in the world, to make it even worse three major metropolitan cities of India i.e Mumbai, Kolkatta and Delhi are among the top ten noisiest cities in worldwide analysis. On a satirical note, countries like Egypt, United States, China, Japan and Pakistan are also not so behind the race of winning the title of nosiest countries.

    "Most of the problem lies, due to the imprudent nature of the drivers and also the lack of knowledge of proper driving rules."Mrs Sengupta, a local public transport traveller complained.

   Comparing to the traffic and noise pollution created due to it. Many internet reports suggest that the most countries except India are much developed and well organised in this regard. If these problems are needed to be controlled then, the people themselves should realize about the instrumental effects to the environment and also to us. Rules and regulation should be passed by the government so that immediate legal action can be taken against the person breaking rules.

By Ria Chowdhury