Every year on 14 November, Children’s Day is celebrated all over India. This day is celebrated on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Children lovingly called Jawaharlal Nehru as Chacha Nehru. Nehru ji loved children very much. He also loved spending time with children.
Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday is celebrated as Children’s Day across the country. The reason behind this is that this day is celebrated to honor children and their innocence. Special programs are organized on this day in schools and colleges. Even at home, parents treat children with great love.
The date of 14 November is recorded as the birthday of the first Prime Minister of independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru. This day is celebrated as ‘Children’s Day’. Jawaharlal Nehru, born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, was very fond of children and children used to call him “Chacha Nehru”. In India, before 1964, Children’s Day was celebrated on 20th November, but after the death of Jawaharlal Nehru, it was decided to celebrate his birthday i.e. 14th November as ‘Children’s Day’. In many countries, June 1 is celebrated as Children’s Day. Some countries celebrate Children’s Day on 20 November as per the declaration of the United Nations.
Children’s Day originated in the early 20th century. During this time the global movement for child rights began to take shape. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed Universal Children’s Day in 1954 to raise awareness of children’s protection, upbringing and their right to a good life. The festival is celebrated globally on 20 November to commemorate the adoption of the ‘Declaration of the Rights of the Child’ in 1959 and the ‘Convention on the Rights of the Child’ in 1989.
Children’s Day is celebrated on this day in India.
Children’s Day is celebrated every year on 14 November in India. Celebrated in honor of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s commitment to the well-being of children. The day reminds of the need to ensure safe, healthy childhood by focusing on education, nutrition and protective environment. It emphasizes the importance of raising children who are the future leaders of the world.
