2nd December- National Pollution Control Day 2021

The national pollution control day is observed on 2nd December every year. The day is observed as a national pollution control day to commemorate the lives of the people who died in the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984. The main objective of this day is to educate the people and to make them aware of pollution control acts and industrial disasters. This year will be marked as the 37th national pollution control day. To know more about this day, candidates are advised to read the article below. 

History and Significance of National Pollution Control Day

As mentioned above the national pollution control day is observed on December 2. The day is observed in the memory of people who lost their lives in the Bhopal gas disaster. The industrial accident occurred in 1984 when the gas Methyl Isocyanate leaked on the night of December 2–3 and killed thousands.

Objectives of National Pollution Control 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

National Pollution Day 2021 Theme

The theme of National Pollution Day 2021 is to make aware people of the things that can be done to prevent pollution and control pollution of the world. It is our responsibility to take into practice the ways through which the people can easily control pollution and make this world a better place to live in.