2 min readUpdated: Nov 14, 2024 09:27 AM IST
Children’s Day 2024: Children’s Day is an annual observance in India, also known as ‘Bal Diwas,’ and ‘is celebrated to acknowledge children of the nation.
This date also commemorates the birth anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who is known for his fondness for children.
Nehru saw every child as the country’s future and valued them wholeheartedly.
“Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the nation’s future and the citizens of tomorrow,” Nehru once famously stated in one of his lectures.
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So his birthday is honoured as Children’s Day to demonstrate the nation’s dedication to improving the lives of the country’s youth.
Famously nicknamed ‘Chacha Nehru’ owing to his popularity among youngsters; here’s everything you need to know about Children’s Day.
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Children’s Day 2024: Date and History
Children’s Day is annually celebrated on November 14 in India. This year, in 2024, it will be celebrated on Thursday.
While the Children’s Day celebrations date back to 1956, the United Nations previously observed it as ‘Universal Children’s Day’ on November 20.
However, after Nehru died in 1964, the Government of India decided to mark the day to commemorate his birth anniversary.
Since then, November 14 has been celebrated as Children’s Day in India, while the UN General Assembly-led Universal Children’s Day is celebrated on November 20.
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Children’s Day 2024: Significance and Celebrations
Children’s Day promotes children’s rights and prioritises their needs and voices. It also increases awareness of the significance of children’s education in developing them to be better citizens of the country in the future.
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To commemorate this day, children are showered with love, gifts, and pampering.
Schools across the country organise special events and programs for children, providing them with gifts that include treats, books, and cards.
They also host games, debates, seminars, and various competitions in dance, music, essay writing, speech, and painting.
