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Pune Ganeshotsav : Ganesh mandals not allowed to use loudspeakers with more than 100 watts

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Pune Ganeshotsav.
There was a demand to take measures to control noise pollution during Ganeshotsav. The order was passed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) and the Pune Police have been directed to reduce noise pollution in the city.(Pune Ganeshotsav)

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned the installation of loudspeakers with more than 100 watts in every Ganesh mandala and barred the inclusion of more than 30 players in the drumming team.
The problem of noise pollution is increasing day by day. In this context, Dr. The petition was filed by Kalyani Mandke. The state government, the district collector, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, the Pune Municipal Corporation and the Pune police were made respondents in the case.

The use of loudspeakers above 100 watts has been banned.
At the same time, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board should discuss with the police and determine this capacity by looking at the location of the Ganesh mandals.
The tribunal also said that the size of the mandap and the schools, hospitals, residential buildings in the area should be considered.

"The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board should measure the noise pollution level at three places in the vicinity of the mandap of every Ganesh mandap every day.
The sound pollution level of the previous day should be recorded by putting up boards at two places on the facade of each Ganesh mandap.

It should also be written on these boards that noise above the limit is dangerous for health. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) will be responsible for this, "the tribunal said.