Estimation of Noise Pollution in the Hill Town Srinagar (Uttarakhand): A Geographical Study

By : Mohan Panwar , Sristi Thapliyal

Page No: 120-136

Abstract
Mountain towns are known for tourism and ecotourism. These towns have a fragile environment as they suffer from a lot of population pressure. Any kind of disturbance in these areas has an adverse effect on the people. Srinagar is a mountain town falling in the pilgrimage route. Due to its central location in the pilgrimage route during the yatra season, the tourist flow increases and with the result the local people as well as the tourists suffer from the negative impacts of noise pollution. Noise pollution affects the environment as well as the health of people too. The present study is an attempt to estimate the traffic noise pollution in Srinagar town and also suggests preventive measures. Noise pollution has become a nuisance in today’s urban areas. Traffic noise is the biggest source of noise pollution. Even though the Central Pollution Control Board has come out with strict regulations, people still suffer from this problem.

Authors:
Mohan Panwar : Associate professor, Dept. of Geography, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar.
Sristi Thapliyal : Research Scholar, Dept. of Geography, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/ATNAGI.2018.38.01.9