National Pollution Control Day 2025: National Pollution Control Day is observed annually on December 2nd to honour the memory of those who perished in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984. This observance seeks to raise awareness about the severe consequences of pollution affecting air, water, and soil while emphasizing the need for preventive measures to avoid industrial disasters like the one in Bhopal.

Pollution poses a significant threat to health and quality of life worldwide. According to the National Health Portal of India, approximately 7 million people die yearly due to air pollution alone. Pollution, also called environmental contamination, involves the introduction of harmful substances or forms of energy – such as heat, sound, or light – into the environment, adversely impacting its balance.