International Noise Awareness Day, held on April 28, 2010, highlights the dangers of noise pollution in Bangalore, emphasizing its adverse health effects, including hearing impairment and cardiovascular issues. The document suggests solutions such as raising awareness among auto drivers, enforcing noise checks, and launching a monthly 'no honking' day to promote quieter road behavior. The ultimate goal is to restore the city's peaceful environment.

1. International Noise Awareness Day Reducing Noise Pollution for a Better Bangalore 28 April, 2010 T.V. Jagadisan, Sunita de Sousa Mission Peace - STOP the NOISE

2. Noise Pollution in Bangalore All-India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH)

3. For most people: A life time’s continuous exposure to 70dB : N o hearing impairment M ore than 8 hrs / day in excess of 85dB: Potentially hazardous (likely to induce permanent hearing loss after several years) 8 hrs/day ~ 90dB: Hearing temporarily impaired Levels above 90dB: Frequent exposure is potentially hazardous Why Noise is Dangerous

4. Prolonged exposure to high decibel levels can lead to: Impairment of hearing Nervous and sleep disorders Work disruption Increases blood pressure Negative cardiovascular effects Increases breathing rate Indigestion & stomach ulcers Premature birth Other Health Effects

5. Autos & bikes with non-functional silencers Incessant & inconsiderate honking Drag racing bikes Boom cars Ill-maintained buses, lorries Loudspeakers Reversing signals Main Noise Pollutants

6. Auto drivers Traffic policemen Sick, aged, mentally ill High-risk Groups

7. Suggested Solutions Awareness amongst auto drivers Demystify concept of “Tampered Silencer = Increased Mileage” Ensure fuel is not adulterated Appeal to Bajaj Auto Make the solution affordable Demonstrate reduction of sound levels on 10 autos with new silencers

8. Suggested Solutions Appeal to Govt Make noise check mandatory To be part of PUC certificate Appeal to RTO & police to enforce the rule Appeal to BMTC to reduce noise level of buses

9. First Steps Launch of “NO HONKING” Day Monthly affair – To be observed on the 10 th of every month Long-term goal: To reduce the need to honk by inculcating better road sense Final aim: To restore Bangalore to its quiet and calm past

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12. Thank You Mission Peace Bangalore www.missionpeaceblr.com