Panel bats for regulations for mobile towers

Observing that Indians are more “vulnerable and prone” to <g data-gr-id="18">Electro-magnetic</g> Radiation than Europeans, a Parliamentary panel has recommended the need for a comprehensive study to establish risk levels and adverse health effects of EMR from cell phone towers.

A department-related Parliamentary standing committee on Science and Technology and Environment and Forests has urged the Department of Telecommunications to consider framing suitable regulations regarding the location and inspection of mobile towers. The committee also took note of the various reports and studies and felt that unrestricted setting up of mobile towers and antennas in cities and smaller towns resulted in a “concentrated” effect.   “The committee recommends that the department of telecommunications consider framing suitable regulations and guidelines regarding the location and inspection of mobile towers,” the committee chaired by former Union Minister Ashwani Kumar said in its report.

It also said the number of qualified inspectors to carry out inspections to check the effects of EMR from cell towers should be increased. “The committee is aware that Indians are more vulnerable and prone to risk from radiation as compared to European countries because of their low body mass index and <g data-gr-id="16">low fat</g> content.