National Pollution Control Day, also known as National Pollution Prevention Day, is celebrated in India on December 2nd. The day is observed to

 National Pollution Control Day, also known as National Pollution Prevention Day, is celebrated in India on December 2nd. The day is observed to: 

Remember the Bhopal gas tragedy

The day honors the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy, which occurred on the night of December 2–3, 1984. The tragedy resulted in more than 3,700 deaths and over 5 lakh people being exposed to toxic gas. 

Raise awareness

The day raises awareness about the problems caused by pollution, the need to reduce waste of natural resources, and the devastating consequences of environmental negligence. 

Call to action

The day serves as a call to action for individuals, governments, industries, and organizations to work together towards a cleaner and healthier planet.