Children's Day is celebrated every year on 14 November in India, but do you know that it was started 10 years before the death of Jawaharlal Nehru? Let's know the reason behind it.

Children's Day 2024: Children's Day is celebrated in India on 14 November, which is also the birth anniversary of India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. But do you know that Children's Day started being celebrated 10 years before Nehru's birth anniversary? Let's know how Children's Day started and why it is celebrated.

Children's Day was started 10 years before Nehru's death

Celebrating Children's Day in India started in 1956. At that time it was not known as 'Children's Day' but it was celebrated as 'Child Welfare Day'. The purpose of celebrating this day was to spread awareness towards children and protect their rights.

In 1956, the Government of India started many schemes for the welfare of children and to make people aware of these schemes, it was decided to celebrate 'Children's Day' on November 14. However, Jawaharlal Nehru loved children very much and was known as 'Chacha Nehru'. He took many steps for the development of children. After his death, it was decided to celebrate 'Children's Day' on November 14 in his memory.

Why is Children's Day important?

Children's Day is a special day in India to spread awareness about children's rights and welfare. On this day, various programs are organized for children such as sports, drama, music, etc. Through these programs, children are told about their rights and they are motivated to live a healthy and happy life. Children's Day helps in spreading awareness about children in society. On this day people discuss children's issues and are motivated to work for the welfare of children.

Why is Children's Day celebrated on 14 November?

There are many reasons behind celebrating Children's Day on 14 November. Jawaharlal Nehru loved children very much and he had taken many steps for the development of children. Children's Day is celebrated on 14 November in his memory. Celebrating 14 November as Child Welfare Day had started in 1956 itself. Celebrating Children's Day on 14 November spreads awareness towards children and people become aware to work for the welfare of children.

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