Agartala, Oct. 12 -- To bolster noise pollution oversight and regulatory enforcement, the Tripura State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) distributed 35 Sound Level Metres to the Police Department during a ceremony held today.
Dr Bishu Karmakar, Member Secretary of TSPCB, explained that this initiative is designed to strengthen police personnel's ability to accurately measure noise levels using scientific methods and implement corrective measures against breaches of established noise standards, especially during the forthcoming Durga Puja and Diwali festivities.
According to Dr Karmakar, the instruments were acquired to reinforce compliance with the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000. These tools will enable police to trac...