Children's Day (India) : History
Children's Day (India) : History
Children's Day (India) : History
Children's Day
Observed by India
Type National
Date 14 November
Frequency Annual
Children's Day is a special day and is celebrated across India to increase awareness of the
rights, care and education of children. It is celebrated on 14 November every year as a tribute to
India's First Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, Fondly known as Chacha Nehru among children,
he advocated for children to have fulfilled education.[1] On this day, many educational and
motivational programs are held across India, by and for the children.
History[edit]
The celebration of Children's Day in India dates back to 1956. Prior to the death of Pt. Jawaharlal
Nehru, India celebrated Children's Day on 76