Gadkari says the law provided for using Indian musical instruments for vehicle horns

Today’s problems require today’s solutions and they expect Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to think outside the box when it comes to the issue of noise pollution. Gadkari recently said he plans to pass a law that will ensure that only sounds made by Indian musical instruments will be used as vehicle horns in the future.

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According to a report by the PTI news agency, Gadkari mentioned this during the unveiling of a highway in Nashik on Monday.

Noise pollution is a major source of concern in Indian towns and villages, and much of it comes from vehicles on the roads. Many have cited the detrimental impact on humans as well as animals due to excessive and often unnecessary honking. If Gadkari is successful, not only will conventional vehicle horns be replaced, even ambulance and police vehicle sirens could have a more melodic tune. “Now I also want to put an end to these sirens. Now I’m studying sirens (used by) ambulances and police, ”he said. “An artist composed an Akashwani (All Indian Radio) tune and it was played early in the morning. I’m thinking of using that air for ambulances to make people feel good. It’s so irritating, especially after ministers have passed, sirens are used at full volume. It also hurts the ears.

Emphasizing how sounds which are more pleasing to the ears should be brought into vehicles, Gadkari listed several Indian musical instruments. “I am studying this and soon plan to make a law that the horns of all vehicles should be in Indian musical instruments so that it is pleasant to hear. Flute, tabla, violin, mouth organ, harmonium “, he added.

According to several studies carried out, both in India and elsewhere, vehicle sound plays an important role in urban noise. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) monitored decibel levels at major traffic intersections in several cities. Cities like Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Hyderabad, among others, have proven to be the loudest in the country. The government requires noise levels in residential areas not to exceed 55 dB during the day (and 45 at night).