National Pollution Control Day is on December 2 observed to honor those who lost their lives in Bhopal’s Gas Tragedy on December 2, 1984. The tragedy happened when a toxic gas leaked from a pesticide plant in Bhopal, causing thousands of deaths and injuries. This heartbreaking event reminds us of the need for strong pollution control and safety measures in industries to protect both people and the environment.
Pollution is a big issue worldwide. According to the National Health Portal of India, around 7 million people die each year because of air pollution. Pollution is when harmful substances, like solids, liquids, gases, or even energy such as heat and sound, are added to the environment.
National Pollution Control Day is on December 2:
Observed to honor those who lost their lives in Bhopal’s Gas Tragedy on December 2, 1984. This day aims to raise awareness about the dangers of polluted air, water, and land. It also emphasizes the importance of preventing industrial accidents like the Bhopal disaster. Pollution has a harmful effect on our health and reduces our quality of life.
Pollution is caused by many factors, including bursting crackers, carbon emissions, bomb blasts, and gas leaks from industries. The problem of pollution is growing every day, and it is the responsibility of both the government and the people to reduce it. We need to come up with ideas and plans to control pollution.
Why is National Pollution Control Day Celebrated?
National Pollution Control Day is celebrated mainly to prevent industrial disasters and reduce pollution. Governments around the world have created laws to control and prevent pollution, aiming to protect the environment and people’s health.
Objectives of National Pollution Control Day:
The main goal of National Pollution Control Day is to raise awareness about pollution and its impact on health and the environment. It focuses on industries that contribute to pollution—such as air, water, soil, and noise pollution. One of the worst disasters in history, the Bhopal gas tragedy, where toxic gas Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) leaked, highlights the importance of preventing such incidents.
The day also aims to educate people about pollution, encouraging efforts to create a cleaner and healthier environment.
In India, the government has introduced various measures to fight pollution, like reducing the number of vehicles on the road in Delhi through the odd-even rule.The **National Pollution Control Board (NPCB)** is the key organization that regularly checks industries to make sure they are following environmental rules and regulations.
About The Bhopal Gas Tragedy
On December 2 and 3, 1984, a deadly chemical called Methyl Isocyanate (MIC), along with other toxic substances, leaked from a pesticide plant called Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The accident affected more than 500,000 people. Around 2,259 people died instantly, and later, the Madhya Pradesh government reported that around 25,000 people lost their lives due to the aftereffects.
The Bhopal Gas Tragedy is remembered as one of the world’s worst industrial disasters in history.
