‘Horn Not Ok’ , ‘Shor Nahin’ app launched

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday launched an awareness campaign named “Horn Not Ok” along with a statewide mobile app “Shor Nahin” or no noise app.

•  As part of the first phase, the campaign has been launched in Shimla and Manali.
•  This is an initiative of the Environment, Science and Technology Department.

The ‘Shor Nahin’ mobile application can be used by the general public to report the cases of noise pollution.
Residents can report against any kind of noise pollution, including playing of loud music or some mechanical noise in late hours, to the police and the local administration.The complainant can send a 10-second audio clip along with the photograph of the location. The GPS coordinated will help locate the location for action.

The Chief Minister said the state was known for its salubrious climate and a peaceful environment. Thus it is important that each one of us contribute towards maintaining the pristine environment of the state.He said blowing horn created unnecessary noise pollution and was harmful to health.

By: Pooja Sharda