Mercury is a natural element and cannot be created or destroyed by humans. It naturally occurs in the Earth’s crust and is released through volcanic eruptions. However, most mercury in the environment enters as a result of human industrial activities including coal burning, artisan gold mining and the manufacture and disposal of consumer products containing mercury. Mercury pollution causes serious harm to human health and the environment. The goal of the project is to protect human health and the environment from anthropogenic releases of mercury and mercury compounds and to make the Odisha a Model State on Mercury Free Dentistry by bringing favourable policy both at the state and federal level as well as to work with Dental Association of India to revision its existing curriculum. Donor:World Alliance For Mercury-Free Dentistry, Washington, USA.