NATIONAL POLLUTION CONTROL DAY

This special day focuses on the prevention of pollution and raising awareness about how we continue to misuse Mother Nature.

National Pollution Control Day honors those who died in the Bhopal Gas catastrophe on December 2nd and 3rd in 1984. Thousand of people died in Bhopal on that day due to the leakage of the deadly gas MIC, Methyl Isocyanate.

Almost 45 tonnes of the hazardous gas methyl isocyanate (MIC) escaped from a chemical plant owned by the Indian unit of the American company Union Carbide Corporation. Within minutes, the poisonous gas killed thousands of people.

To spread awareness of ways to manage and control industrial disasters, Prevent pollution caused by industrial processes, and Create awareness about the importance of pollution control acts.

Harmful gases like sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, etc. are released into the atmosphere due to the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels which pollutes the air.

Go Local, Walk or cycle to school, Start cycling or walking your commute, Cut down on car journeys, Give car-sharing a go., Switch energy suppliers, Avoid burning at home, Cut down on your meat and dairy intake.

Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974 Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Cess Act of 1977 Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1981 Environment (Protection) Act of 1986 Environment (Protection) Rules of 1986 Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemical Rules of 1989

The well-functioning or malfunctioning of all the laws and rules are checked by the National Pollution Control Board (NPCB) or(CPCB) which is the governing body in India for pollution control. Natural resources like water, air, land, and forest are being affected speedily by different types of pollution which are very necessary to stop immediately by implementing the rules and regulations in the right way.