Categories: Important Days

National Pollution Control Day: 02 December

In India, the National Pollution Control Day is observed every year on December 2 to commemorate the life of people lost in the unfortunate incident of Bhopal Gas Tragedy that occurred in the year 1984 on the night of 2–3 December.

The year 2020 marks the 36th anniversary of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Through this day, awareness is created about the rising pollution of air, water, and soil, as well as shifts the attention of people with regards to the pollution control acts.

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Objectives of the day:

  • Spread awareness of managing and controlling industrial disasters
  • Prevent the pollution produced by industrial processes or human negligence
  • Make people and industries aware of the importance of pollution control acts

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