Children’s Day is celebrated every year on November 14 in India. On this day in 1889, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, was born. He was given the moniker Chacha Nehru because of his love of children. His birthday has been recognised as Children’s Day ever since his passing in 1964.
On the other hand, International Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20.
What does it mean that India celebrates Children’s Day on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday?
Pt. Nehru was well renowned for his love for kids. According to him, children are the future of the country, and if we want to protect that future, we must all work together to ensure that children have a bright future.
In respect to Nehru ji’s affection for children and his firm belief that children will improve our nation, India started celebrating his birthday as Children’s Day. The main objective of this celebration was to increase awareness among all Indians of the value of giving kids the chance to go to school. They have the right to choose deliberately. It is therefore possible to create a rich, well-run country while also protecting the future of the next generation.
Jawaharlal Nehru famously remarked that a nation’s educational institutions are more valuable than its physical assets. In order to protect them and assure their future, we must acknowledge our children as the nation’s most valuable asset.
Bharoosa Foundaation wholeheartedly agrees with this. India enthusiastically celebrates Children’s Day on 14th November. On this day, memories of Nehru’s encouragement for India’s budding minds are remembered.
Facts about International Children’s Day
Information is incomplete without a little trivia and amusing tidbits. You can educate your children about some of these interesting facts about International Children’s Day.
1. Family Day is celebrated in France on January 6 in place of Children’s Day.
2. Children’s Day is observed as a national holiday in a number of nations, including Turkey and Argentina.
3. In honour of Jawaharlal Nehru, the nation’s first prime minister and a man who liked children, Children’s Day is celebrated in India on November 14th.
4. Australia celebrate “Children’s Week” from the Saturday before International Children’s Day through the following Sunday.
5. Geneva, Switzerland declared June 1 to be International Children’s Day on June 1, 1925.
The Bharoosa Foundation also celebrated Children’s Day with the kids who are enrolled in VIDYA, project of Bharoosa Foundaation. All students received school uniforms from Ms. Tripti Bhardwaj, president of the Bharoosa Foundation. After singing and dancing, the kids enjoyed some wholesome snacks.
Overall, it was a happy experience to watch the future of India grinning.
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