New Delhi: National Pollution Prevention Day is observed annually on December 2 in memory of the people who lost their lives in the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The horrific industrial accident took place due to the leak of Methyl Isocyanate gas in the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant on the night of December 2–3. Thousands of people were killed due to the toxic gas spread. Bhopal gas tragedy is said to be one of the world’s worst industrial disasters to date.
According to National Health Portal of India, around 7 million people die every year due to air pollution, 4 million of whom are affected by indoor air pollution. Moreover, every 9 people out of 10 are affected by lack of clean air.
The pollutants or particles in the air are so tiny that they enter via the mucuous membrane or other barriers and damage our heart, lungs, or brain.
This day also draws the attention of industries towards the Pollution Control act.
The theme for the year 2021 is to raise awareness about pollution and encourage the governments to adapt policies to mitigate the impact of pollution.
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