National Pollution Control Day
December 2, 2022
The National Pollution Control Day is marked every year on 2nd of December in India, to give the honour and memorialize the thousands of human beings who had lost their existence because of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. The day aims to spread awareness on managing and controlling Industrial disasters, and prevent the pollution produced by Industrial processes or human negligence as well as to make people and Industries aware about the importance of Pollution Control Acts.
This day is observed in the memory of people who lost their lives in Bhopal gas calamity. Bhopal gas tragedy occurred in the year 1984 on the night of 2–3 December. Many people died due to poisonous gas Methyl Isocyanate also known as MIC. Bhopal Gas Tragedy is considered as one of biggest industrial pollution disasters.
Due to different types of pollution, natural resources such as water, air, land or forest are being affected speedily. Thus, it is very essential to implement the rules and regulations properly to protect the environment and to reduce the pollution.
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Chemical Disaster Prevention Day
December 4, 2022
The Chemical Disaster Prevention Day is observed every year on 4th December to emphasize the importance of chemical safety keeping in view the incident of Bhopal Gas Tragedy. This day marks the World’s worst Industrial Disaster that took place in Union Carbide Factory, Bhopal and pay homage to the innocent lives lost during the incident. The day aims to strengthen the Legal framework on Chemical Safety and better management to avoid any such chemical accidents.
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World Soil Day
December 5, 2022
World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on 5th December as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. WSD with the theme “Soils: Where food begins” for the year 2022, aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing soil awareness and encouraging societies to improve soil health.
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Human Rights Day
December 10, 2022
The Human Rights Day is marked by the International Community every year on 10th December. It commemorates with the day in 1948, when the United Nations (UN) General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) with an aim to focus on the need to build back better by ensuring Human Rights are central to recovery efforts. The 75th Anniversary of the UDHR will be celebrated on 10th December 2023. Ahead of this milestone, starting on this year’s Human Rights Day, the UN is launching a year-long campaign with the theme “Dignity, Freedom, and Justice for All” to showcase the UDHR by focusing on its legacy, relevance and activism.
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International Mountain Day
December 11, 2022
International Mountain Day (IMD), designated by the United Nations, is celebrated every year on 11th December to raise awareness about the relevance of mountain to life. The theme for the year 2022 is “Women move mountains” as Women are the primary managers of mountain resources, guardian of biodiversity, keepers of traditional knowledge, custodians of local culture, and experts in traditional medicine, and yet are not recognised due to lack of decision-making power and unequal access to resources. This year IMD raises an opportunity to promote gender equality and therefore contribute to improving social justice, livelihoods & resilience.
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National Energy Conservation Day
December 14, 2022
National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on 14th December every year. The day is organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, aiming to present India’s stellar achievements in cost-efficient energy production and resource conservation as well as targeting holistic development as the main goal towards mitigation of climate change. The day also aims to generate awareness among the masses in India to reduce the use of energy and encourage them to use it efficiently.
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Kisan Divas
December 23, 2022
National Farmers Day commonly known as “Kisan divas” is celebrated every year on 23rd December to pay respect to the farmers of the country and also marks the birth anniversary of Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh, the 5th Prime Minister of India as well as a Farmer’s leader, who introduced many Policies to improve the lives of the Indian farmers. The day promotes awareness among the citizens of the Country to understand the importance of the contributions by the farmers for Economic and Social development of the Country.
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National Consumer Rights Day
December 24, 2022
National Consumer Rights Day is marked every year on 24th December to highlight the importance of the Consumer movement and the need to make every consumer more aware of their rights and responsibilities. On this day, Consumer Protection Act 1986 received the assent of the President helping Consumers empower and help them in protecting their rights.
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Good Governance Day
December 25, 2022
The birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Mr Atal Bihari Vajpayee is commemorated annually on 25th December in India as “Good Governance Day” to foster awareness among the people of accountability in Government of India. The day is celebrated to enhance the welfare and betterment of the people, to implement good and effective policies to complete a mission of Good Governance in India.
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