Ganpati festival: Latur police roll out ‘No DJ, No Dolby’ drive
Latur police in Maharashtra have launched a 'No DJ, No Dolby' campaign to curb noise pollution during the upcoming Ganpati festival. Authorities are encouraging the use of traditional instruments instead of high-decibel sound systems to ensure peaceful celebrations.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing efforts by local administrations to balance cultural festivities with public health and noise regulation standards.
Police have issued a directive to Ganesh mandals across Latur district in Maharashtra to refrain from using DJs, Dolby sound systems and other high-volume amplifiers during the upcoming Ganpati festival.
“Violations of noise pollution norms will invite legal action,” Superintendent of Police Amol Tambe said on Monday (September 7, 2026).
The demand for festivals free of DJs and high-powered loudspeakers has been gaining momentum in the State, with Pune-based activist Vidyanad Bapat emerging as one of the prominent voices opposing the use of high-decibel sound systems that cause noise pollution during festivities.
The 10-day Ganpati festival will begin on September 14.
The Latur police have appealed to all Ganesh mandals in the district to cooperate with the administration and support the 'No DJ, No Dolby' initiative.
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