The State government had endorsed the call for ‘No-honking day’ even in the previous year. ‘No-honking day’ this year is part of the Road Safety Week observed from April 23 to 30. Noise pollutionBlowing of horns in vehicles is a major reason for noise pollution, especially in cities. Besides, being an irritant to peace-loving commuters, the high decibel horns could harm the hearing of a yet-to-be-born child. The AOI and IMA plan to reach out to the drivers largely through social media and radio regarding the ill-effects of sound pollution .

Source: The Hindu April 24, 2018 02:50 UTC