Journal of Remote Sensing, Environmental Science & Geotechnical Engineering ISSN: 3107-7366 (Online)

Authors:- Tejas Pradip Korde, Dr. S.B. Somani, Dr. Prashant. A. Kadu

Abstract:- Rapid growth of industries in India and excess amount of vehicular traffic in metro cities are main key factor to increased noise pollution in the region and it has severe impact on health of humans and animals, it has impact on physical health, mental health and on children’s also, factors influencing generation of road traffic noise due to engine noise, aerodynamics and breaking elements. The Main objective of this paper is to present the brief literature about the road traffic noise in Indian metro city Pune. The paper discusses literature review, sources of noise pollution, effect of noise pollution, noise standards in India, traffic noise control measures and noise indicators related to vehicular traffic noise. The noise as of late has risen as one of the essential poisons of condition. Noise has been a noteworthy supporter of irritation, which is substantiated by the aftereffect of ceaseless observing commotion at proportionate levels of public interest, training, administration, auxiliary outlining assumes a noteworthy part in noise administration. Noise represents an important health problem that can lead to hearing loss, sleep disruption, cardiovascular disease, reduce productivity, negative social behavior, annoyance reactions, absenteeism etc. Noise, adversely affects general health and well- being in the same way as does chronic stress. The aim of Enlighted government control should be to protect citizens from the adverse effects of noise pollution.

Keywords:- Noise Pollution in Indian metro city Pune, Road Traffic Noise, Noise Indicator.