An ‘Awareness Workshop on EMF Radiation’ was organized by the Assam Licence Service Area (LSA) unit of Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in Karimganjon 9 March. The session was organised as part of DoT’s public advocacy programme to dispel myths around EMF radiation and address unfounded fears of citizens by presenting credible scientific evidence. An expert panel comprising of senior officers from the telecom department along with doctors, addressed concerns of citizens while also debunking myths and misinformation related to health hazards connected with radiation from mobile towers.
The workshop was attended by government officials, general public, residents’ associations, students, doctors, telecom service providers, infrastructure providers and other officials. The speakers pointed out that citizens need not worry about the adverse effect of mobile tower EMF radiation as they are been strictly monitored and evidence from credible sources have repeatedly ruled out the possibility of any impending health hazards emanating from EMF radiations. During Q&A session, the panelists responded that Network connectivity is authoritative for a connected future and a healthy infrastructure will support the advancement of many technologies, which in turn would enhance the way we all live and work. The misconception with the population in villages in Assam on EMF emission is wrong and installation of towers should be allowed in their respective localities. The Government of India follows 10 times more stringent norms than what has been prescribed by ICNIRP and recommended by WHO.
