“With greater awareness of the need to protect the environment, most of us are aware of the need to ensure that the air we breathe has minimal amount of pollutants. Over the years, we have enough number of environment laws on books to regulate emissions from our autos, cars, buses and trucks,” stated a press release from Mysore Grahakara Parishat (MGP) which has convened a meeting at MGP Office in Yadavagiri on Sunday (Apr.13) at 4 pm.

There were even times NGOs had protested to ensure the implementation of these laws. However, over the years, there has been less interest to monitor the air pollution caused by vehicles both on the part of the officials and the public.  Since such pollution affects health only after a long time in most cases, we have been ignoring this important health hazard. Before the pollution reaches the tipping point, we need to take action.  Keeping this in mind, MGP has invited concerned officials to discuss the current state of vehicular pollution and the action to be taken. Ramachandra, Regional Transport Officer; Manohar, RTO West and Anil, Motor Vehicle Inspector will attend the meeting. [Ph:0821-2515150].