National Pollution Control Day 2025: National Pollution Control Day is celebrated every year on 2 December in India. The objective behind this is to make people aware of the increasing danger of pollution and its health effects. This day reminds us how important clean air, clean water and clean environment are for us. Growing industries, vehicle smoke, mismanagement of waste and chemical emissions have serious effects on the environment as well as our body.

Pollution Control Day is celebrated in memory of the Bhopal gas tragedy that occurred on 2 December 1984. During that time thousands of people lost their lives due to poisonous gas. This day is celebrated so that people can be made aware of the danger of pollution.

What is the history of the tragic accident?

In Madhya Pradesh, on the night of 2 and 3 December 1984, there was a leakage of methyl isocyanate gas in the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal city. Due to this poisonous gas, thousands of people lost their lives and many people became victims of physical and mental disability. This tragedy made not only the country but the world realize the importance of industrial safety and pollution control.

That is why this day draws people’s attention to the dangers posed by environmental pollution and inspires them to find solutions. Rapid urbanization, industrialization, population growth etc. are making pollution serious. Due to which the problem of air, water, land and noise pollution is affecting the balance of nature.

Importance of National Pollution Control Day

• To make people aware about the ill effects of pollution and motivate them for a clean environment.


• To tell people about the policies and schemes made by the government for pollution control.


• Ensuring safety standards in industries and spreading awareness.


• To ensure participation of common citizens in reducing pollution.

measures to control pollution

• To reduce pollution, many measures can be taken by the government and individuals so that pollution can be controlled.


• Using public transport more than private vehicles to go anywhere. Because air pollution can be reduced by less use of private vehicles.


• Try to plant as many trees as possible around you so that you can get clean air.


• Land pollution can be reduced by separating and recycling waste.


• Minimize energy use by saving electricity.


• Water pollution can be reduced by not misusing water.

We all have to work together to save our nation from pollution. We can contribute to reducing pollution only through small changes in our lives. So that we can move forward in the direction of creating a clean and green environment.