Bhopal is observing 32nd anniversary of gas leak tragedy today. On the intervening night of 2nd and 3rd December in 1984, several hundred people were killed and scores of people were maimed for life when the Methyl Isocyanate gas was leaked from the pesticide plant of Union Carbide. <br/><br/>Even after 32 years, victims of Bhopal gas tragedy are facing problems like proper medical facilities, better living conditions and employment. Toxic waste lying in the defunct Union Carbide is yet to be disposed off. Non Government Organisations working among gas victims are organising different functions including meetings and protest rallies to mark the 32nd anniversary of gas leak tragedy. An all religion prayer meeting will be held at Bhopal's Barkatullah Bhawan to pay homage to the victims. Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be present on this occasion.<br/><br/>Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The day is an annual event promoted by the United Nations since 1992. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.<br/><br/>The theme for this year's International Day is "Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want". This theme notes the recent adoption of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the role of these goals in building a more inclusive and equitable world for persons with disabilities. It has been celebrated with varying degrees of success around the planet.

Bhopal is observing 32nd anniversary of gas leak tragedy today. On the intervening night of 2nd and 3rd December in 1984, several hundred people were killed and scores of people were maimed for life when the Methyl Isocyanate gas was leaked from the pesticide plant of Union Carbide. <br/><br/>Even after 32 years, victims of Bhopal gas tragedy are facing problems like proper medical facilities, better living conditions and employment. Toxic waste lying in the defunct Union Carbide is yet to be disposed off. Non Government Organisations working among gas victims are organising different functions including meetings and protest rallies to mark the 32nd anniversary of gas leak tragedy. An all religion prayer meeting will be held at Bhopal's Barkatullah Bhawan to pay homage to the victims. Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be present on this occasion.