14th November- Children’s Day 2021

14th November is celebrated as Children’s day every year across the country. The day is marked as the north anniversary of Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru is fondly called Chacha Nehru by children. He 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 programs held across India, by and for children.

History and Significance of Children’s Day

After the death of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964, a resolution was passed in the parliament unanimously to honor him, declaring his birth anniversary as the official date of Children’s Day. 

India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru was born to a family of Kashmiri Brahmans on November 14, 1889. His family, who were noted for their administrative aptitude and scholarship, had migrated to Delhi early in the 18th century. He was a son of Motilal Nehru, a renowned lawyer, and leader of the Indian independence movement, who became one of Mahatma Gandi’s prominent associates. Jawaharlal was the eldest of four children, two of whom were girls. A sister, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit, later became the first woman president of the United Nations General Assembly.

On this day, Schools hold sports events, quiz competitions, and other activities to celebrate Children’s Day. Children are presented with toys, sweets, and gifts to make the day special for them.