National Pollution Control Day 2020

National Pollution Control Day is observed on 2nd December every year in India.

If you ask me why 2nd December? Then in answer; it is just because to remind people about the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 2nd December 1984 and to honour the people affected and died in that worst calamity.

This tragic accident was the biggest pollution disaster (industrial) in the history of the Global. Add on this you may guess that the day itself says pollution control.

So yes, it is established for the purpose of controlling all types of pollution and proper management of it.

History:

As I mentioned earlier this unfortunate gas leak happened on 2nd December in 1984 in Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh). It is famously known as Bhopal Gas Tragedy.

The highly toxic gas called Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) was leaked from the pesticide plant named Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) of Bhopal.

According to the MP state government data, approximately 3790 people died and about 5 lakh people affected due to this disaster.

You know this is one of the biggest disasters and pollution that ever happened in India which killed so many people. This incident was a lesson for us that for a small mistake we will have to suffer so much loss.

Objective:

Celebration of this day mainly focuses on to aware public about the control of various kinds of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, thermal pollution, land pollution, noise pollution etc.

And for the awareness, check & proper management of industrial disaster like Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Many laws have been put forward by India government regarding pollution control or for nature saving.

This day’s celebration also aims to make public known about all the government rules or acts for the better result in controlling pollution and to achieve its goal of making a pollution-free environment.

Celebration:

On this occasion, many governments and non-government organisations organize rally, campaign and do many activities awarding public about the importance of this day.

They used to clean medical, public places and other institutions on this day. Some leaders among them give a speech on National Pollution Control Day to aware people.

It is also celebrated in schools, colleges by cleaning its surroundings holding many awareness works. Let us all celebrate the 36th National Pollution Control Day 2020 in social media by sharing the popular hashtags like #NationalPollutionControlDay, #PollutionControlDay2020, #saynotopollution, #ControlthePollution etc.