Exposure to EMF radiations from mobile phones and towers
It is reported that about 50% of Indian population are using mobile phones! There are several thousands of transmission towers mushrooming all over the country. The convenience of mobile phone in passing on messages is undisputed. But it is over-used and unregulated. That is the concern.
I doubt whether India has a separate regulator to ensure safety from the EMF radiation exposures. It was suggested that BARC/AERB should start monitoring the EMF density in different locations to ensure see compliance with the available international standards. Just formation of committees is not enough. It is already late.
Through mass media communications, the public, both urban and rural, should be made aware of the situation and warn them against using mobile phones indiscriminately and regulate the service providers in installation of towers.
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