Pune Activists Push for DJ Ban Amid Noise Pollution Concerns

The demand for a ban on DJs and loudspeakers in Pune has intensified after activists highlighted gaps in the enforcement of existing noise‑pollution rules. The article explains that during the city’s annual Ganeshotsav festival, noise levels can rise sharply, prompting complaints from residents. It details how the Maharashtra government and local authorities have responded by taking steps to curb excessive noise, including tightening enforcement of current regulations and implementing new measures to limit loudspeaker use. The piece outlines the specific norms that are supposed to control sound levels, the allegations that these norms are not being effectively applied, and the actions the state has announced to address the problem.