National Safety Day 2023: Date, Theme, History, and Significance

Know when, why and how do we celebrate National Safety day in India.

National Safety Day 2023

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National Safety Day is celebrated on 4 March every year in India. The main aim of the day is to highlight safety measures and make sure that people are aware of them and follow them to avoid accidents at work. 4 March also marks the beginning of the National Safety Week in India. The National Safety Week is observed from 4 to 10 March annually. National Safety Day commemorates the establishment of the National Safety Council in 1966.

The National Safety Council is an NGO that works to raise awareness about safety protocols related to road safety, human health safety, and environmental safety. Let's know about the history, significance, and theme for National Safety Day 2023.

National Safety Day 2023: Theme

The theme for National Safety Day 2023 is “Our Aim – Zero Harm”. The theme signifies the importance of protection of society as a whole. The motive of the occasion is to minimize as much harm as possible. Every year National Safety Day gets a new theme.

National Safety Day 2023: History

The history of National Safety Day goes back to 1966. This day commemorates the establishment of National Safety Council every year on March 1.

• 1966 - The Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India established the National Safety Council as a non-profit, self-financing body on 4th March 1966.

• 1972 - National Safety Day was launched for the first time.

• 2000 - The National Safety Council was registered as a Public Trust under the Bombay Public Trust Act of 1950.

• 2021 - Several leaders and organizations take to Twitter to spread the message of safety on National Safety Day through the Adopted Societies Registration Act

National Safety Day 2023: Significance

National Safety Day emphasizes on the importance of safety protocols that help safeguard thousands of lives. This day aims to raise awareness and educate people about safety norms. National Safety Day is an initiative started by the Ministry of Labour and Employment.

National Safety Day marks the beginning of National Safety Week, which is observed from March 4 - March 10 in India.

This day and week aims to raise awareness thus reducing the number of accidents in the workplace and other areas of daily life. Various organizations and institutions across the country observe this day to encourage their employees to take steps to prevent accidents.

At times, accidents at work place can cause severe injury or even death resulting in significant financial losses for individuals, organizations, and the country as a whole.

National Safety Day aims to promote a safety culture with a set of shared attitudes, values, and beliefs, prioritizing safety above everything else.

National Safety Day also aims to increase awareness about safety hazards and risks by educating individuals and training for best response in emergency situations with the necessary tools and equipment.

National Safety Day recognizes the efforts of individuals and organizations that contribute to improve safety in their workplaces and communities. This day helps acknowledge their efforts to prevent accidents and implementation of safety programs for reduction in accidents.