The DOT has directed all the mobile companies to ensure that the radiation emitted from the towers is as per the new guidelines framed. As per the new guidelines the radiation level should be reduced by 1/10th of the present level. This is based on the report of the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). As per this, the radiation level should adhere to Specific Absorption Rates (SAR)  of a cell phone to 2 watts per kilogram averaged over 10 grams tissue.

Already there has been agitation by local people against constructing towers in their area due to fear of radiation. Some of the private companies have been violating all norms so that the tower can have a wider range. At least, now there will be some restraint in this matter.