Noise pollution - Question raised in Lok Sabha, 10/02/2014
Statement of the Minister of Environment and Forests in response to Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 275 for 10 February 2014, asked by Dr. Sanjeev Ganesh Naik, Shri Sanjay Dina Patil regarding noise pollution. Minister Of Environment And Forests (Dr. M. Veerappa Moily) in response to the question stated that "ambient noise levels are monitored in seven metro cities, namely Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Lucknow on 24x7 basis at 35 locations. Five stations have been set up in each of the above named seven cities. There are different ambient noise norms for day time (6.00 am – 10.00 pm) and night time (10.00 pm – 6.00 am) for various zones depending on land use."