Children’s Day in India is also celebrated as a tribute to India’s First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. He was also fondly known as ‘Chacha Nehru’ among children. Jawaharlal Nehru advocated for children to have a fulfilled education. Nehru considered children as the real strength of a nation and the foundation of society. The nation usually celebrates Children’s Day with educational and motivational programmes held across India for Children.
Children’s Day 2021: Date
Children’s Day is celebrated on November 14 across India, every year.
The day is also known as ‘Bal Diwas’ and is marked on the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Pandit Nehru was also known for his affection towards kids.
Nehru also established the Children’s Film Society India to make indigenous cinema exclusively for children.
Children’s Day 2021: History
After the death of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, a resolution was passed in the Indian Parliament to mark the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of India as Children’s Day.
It was done so because he was very popular among the kids. Prior to the death of Nehru, India celebrated Children’s Day on November 14.
Wishing you all a Happy Children’s Day!
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