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National Pollution Control Day 2025 observed to commemorate Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims.

Important Days | Dated: 02 Dec 2025

National Pollution Control Day is observed annually on 2 December in India to honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. It is also a day to raise awareness about the hazards of industrial pollution and the need for stricter pollution control acts. The 2025 theme focuses on "Sustainable Industrial Growth for a Pollution-Free Future".

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The Bhopal Gas Tragedy occurred on the intervening night of December 2-3, 1984, when Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) gas leaked from the Union Carbide pesticide plant.
  • According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the day serves as a reminder to industries to adopt eco-friendly technologies and adhere to environmental regulations.
  • India has set ambitious targets to reduce the carbon intensity of its economy by 45% by 2030 as part of its commitments under the Paris Agreement.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Date: 2 December.
  • Event: Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984).
  • Gas Leaked: Methyl Isocyanate (MIC).

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

National Pollution Control Day is observed in memory of the victims of which industrial disaster?

Correct Answer: Bhopal Gas Tragedy

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About CPCB

  • HQ – New Delhi
  • Parent Ministry – MoEFCC