Do not Honk

Do Not Honk: Towards a Quieter, Healthier India

Since 2008, The Earth Saviours Foundation (TESF) has been committed to tackling some of the most pressing environmental challenges. One of our flagship initiatives, the “Do Not Honk” campaign, addresses the rising threat of noise pollution—a silent danger that affects millions across India.

Founded by the late Karmayogi Shri Ravi Kalra ji, fondly known as the “No Honking Man of India,” this mission began as a call to educate people about the harmful impact of unnecessary honking on human health and the environment. Today, under the leadership of Sh. Jas Kalra, TESF continues to expand this movement, encouraging drivers to embrace silence as a form of respect and responsibility.

Our vision is simple: create a culture of mindful driving where honking is a choice of necessity, not habit.

Every year, our Do Not Honk Campaign reaches out to thousands of drivers, commuters, students, and communities across India. Each encounter sparking awareness, empathy, and responsibility. What began as a small effort has today grown into a nationwide movement, inspiring people from all walks of life to join hands for a quieter, healthier future.

Our initiatives include:

  • Educating drivers about the dangers of noise pollution

  • Distributing awareness pamphlets and posters at traffic junctions

  • Applying “Do Not Honk” stickers on lakhs of vehicles across India

  • Conducting rallies and awareness drives with school children, corporates, and volunteers

  • Partnering with police departments and local authorities to designate No Honking Zones

Many of these campaigns have been carried out with the support of police departments, schools, corporate partners, and government authorities, uniting citizens under a single cause: reducing unnecessary honking for the well-being of all.

What We Do - Without Condition, Without Cost

Through the Do Not Honk Mission, we provide continuous, free-of-cost awareness programs across India, including:

  • Educating drivers on the harmful impact of unnecessary honking

  • Organising rallies, school drives, and awareness campaigns

  • Creating designated No Honking Zones in partnership with police authorities

  • Distributing posters, pamphlets, and car stickers to spread awareness

  • Engaging corporate volunteers, schools, and community groups in advocacy efforts

  • Encouraging behavioral change for safer, healthier roads

Everything we do is guided by the principle of sewa – selfless service and a deep belief that no one should suffer silently from preventable noise pollution.

This is Where Change Begins

For many participants, our campaign is the first time they truly understand the dangers of noise pollution and feel empowered to make a difference. What started as one man’s mission has now grown into India’s most impactful anti-noise campaign, recognised by the World Book of Records (London) and endorsed by leaders and communities nationwide.

Because here, being responsible is the only requirement.

Dignitaries

Dr. Preetinder Singh (SSP – Gautam Budh Nagar)

  • City : Noida
  • Location : DND Flyway Toll Plaza
  • Year : April 2015

Dr. Preetinder Singh (SSP – Gautam Budh Nagar)

  • City : Faridabad
  • Location : Neelam Chowk NIT
  • Year : November 2016

NSG Black Cat Commandos,Col. Rajesh Kumar Lengeh (NSG) CRPF Personnels, Mrs. Karishma Goenka (Social Activist), Mr. D. P. Mehta (Social Activist), Mr. Raj Kumar (Social Activist), Mr. Jaggi Gupta (Social Activist)

  • City : Mumbai
  • Location : Bandra Toll Gate
  • Year : February 2018
     
Rapid Action Force Personnel BSF

  • City : Jaipur
  • Location : Trimurti Circle
  • Year : April 2018

NSG Commandos, Sunil Kumar Gulati (Chief Secretary Haryana), Hardeep Singh (Commissioner of Gurugram), Uma Shankar (Gurugram Police Commissioner Toll Gate), Abhishek Phutela (Chief Justice Gurugram District), Sudhir Pratap Singh (DG – NSG), Sh. Ram Shankar Pandey (MD – Hella Group)

  • City : Gurgaon
  • Location : Gurgaon-Faridabad Toll Plaza
  • Year : April 2017

Lokeshwar Kumar (SP Traffic – UK Police), Sh. Gajendra Singh Ramola (Neo Vision Foundation)

  • City : Dehradun
  • Location : Darshanlal Chowk
  • Year : April 2018