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Mumbai. The Bombay High Court has expressed displeasure at celebrities who sought fees to take part in an awareness campaign against air pollution. The court questioned how well-known faces coming forward to spread awareness could give priority to financial gain when collective efforts are needed to deal with a serious public issue such as pollution. The court’s observation has triggered a fresh debate on social responsibility and matters linked to public interest.
Emphasis on awareness against pollution
Air pollution remains a serious concern in Mumbai and surrounding areas. Its impact may be felt especially by children, the elderly and people struggling with respiratory illnesses. In such a situation, creating awareness among people about the causes of pollution, ways to protect themselves from it and measures for environmental protection is considered important.
Film stars and other well-known personalities can play an important role in this direction because they have access to a large number of people. However, the court raised questions over the demand for fees for participation in the campaign and stressed the need to discharge responsibility in work linked to public interest.
Court’s observation on social responsibility
The key message of the Bombay High Court’s observation was that efforts to spread awareness on serious issues linked to the environment and public health should be given importance. Popular personalities can use their influence to make people more sensitive towards pollution and encourage environment-friendly behaviour. The court’s observation has come at a time when concern over air quality in metropolitan cities is increasing and citizen participation, along with government efforts, is considered necessary for pollution control.
Collective efforts needed for pollution control
Controlling air pollution is not only the responsibility of government agencies. Vehicular emissions, dust from construction sites, burning of waste and other polluting activities affect air quality. To deal with these problems, coordination among the administration, industries, citizens and social organisations is necessary. The High Court’s observation has brought to the fore the question of how public figures with influence can contribute to social campaigns. To tackle pollution, awareness, responsible civic behaviour and effective policies need to move forward together.
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