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 us know how Children's Day started and why it is celebrated.
Children's Day started being celebrated 10 years before Nehru's death
Children's Day started being celebrated in india from 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 about these schemes, it was decided to celebrate 'Child Welfare Day' on 14 November. 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 14 november in his memory.
Why is Children's Day important?
Children's Day is a special day to spread awareness about the rights and welfare of children in India. 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 are motivated to live a healthy and happy life. Children's Day helps to spread awareness about children in the 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 took 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 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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