Living dangerously in Indian cities: An RF radiation pollution perspective

The electromagnetic radiations are being utilized as technological enhancements to the mankind. During first half of the twentieth century harmful effects of radiation (now known as ionizing radiations) became very evident and lot of remedial actions have been taken. In later 20
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century when use of electromagnetic spectrum increased for Telecommunications, Broadcasting and household remote-controlling, enormous health effects started taking place by non-ionizing radiations. The mobile telecommunication companies in fact mushroomed the cities with radiating steel towers. In the over-exuberance of the speed of network roll out and covering the full population for a good communication range, they have not only neglected the structural stability, heritage protection and radiation health effects but also put the general public open to the continuous (24×7) exposure of EMR which is leading to having of permanent effect on human health and behavior. An effort in this paper has been made to make every one aware of the NIEMR (Non Ionizing Electro Magnetic Radiation) pollution in Indian cities. The study carried out on the RF levels measured in North India and particularly Delhi and also of the sites of mobile towers installed at various places no doubtable prove that we (in India) are living dangerously. An effort has also been made to study and suggest what measures be taken by all of us in general and Government of India in particular to enhance activities to ensure a clean, green and EMR safe India.