National Safety Day : History National Safety Day in India is celebrated on March 4th every year. The National Safety Council (NSC) was set up in 1966 with the aim to create awareness about safety standards and to help in the reduction of industrial accidents, road accidents, and to encourage safety measures in various sectors by the Ministry of Labour, Government of India. The was tasked with advancing national security, public health and environmental protection. In 1972, the NSC declared March 4 to be National Safety Day, which gradually paved the way for an annual observance to disseminate the message of safety in all walks of life. National Safety Day and the subsequent Safety Week campaign have since then, significantly contributed to the realization of safe practices at respective organization levels across the country by enabling organizations to formulate tailored initiatives as per their individual requirements.
