Despite strict directives from the West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) and the Calcutta High Court, there were large-scale violations of sound and air pollution norms across Hooghly district during Kali Puja and Diwali.
To create awareness among the public, the board has decided to launch intensive advertisements on media platforms.
In areas where mangroves have been cleared, coastal damage from hurricanes and typhoons is much more severe, environment specialists said.
A comprehensive plan of action is, therefore, imperative though the cleansing of Kolkata might well ruffle feathers in various quarters not least the transport sector which will be expected to scrap vehicles beyond a certain dotage.
