Children’s Day 2023: Jawaharlal Nehru’s Birthday is Celebrated as Bal Diwas
Children’s Day or Bal Diwas is celebrated across India on November 14 to honor India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru every year.
Children’s Day or Bal Diwas is celebrated across India on November 14 to honor India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru every year. Also known as Chacha Nehru, his devotion to children and the healing power of developing young minds was so powerful that his birthday ‘November 14’ is celebrated as Children’s Day in the country.
Nehru was a strong advocate for children’s education and rights. He believed in an inclusive education system and that a nation could only prosper. His vision stressed the importance of children as the future of the country and foundation of the society. In 1955, he established the Children’s Film Society India to represent Indian children.
Schools, colleges, and other educational institutes celebrate Children’s Day with great fanfare and enthusiasm. Various events including cultural programs, competitions, and games are organized to create a festive atmosphere for kids.
