Do you know the reason behind the celebration of Childrens day on November 14?
Posted on: 14/Nov/2018 11:06:54 AM
Children’s day is a nationwide celebration engaging school students in various forms of activities and recreational works. The day is a reminder of safeguarding Children in terms of education, environment along with a pleasing society to live in. Most of the children are aware about the fact that the birthday of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru is celebrated as Children’s day. The nation’s irreplaceable leader was born on November 14, 1889.
Jawaharlal Nehru is fondly called as Chacha Nehru owing to the immense love he had for Children and the welfare of the budding lives. He recognized the power of changing the living conditions of Indian houses impacting the lives of Children and youth positively. Nehru sternly believed that the nation’s future is entirely based on the physical and mental conditioning of Children in almost every generation.
Nehru’s love for children is a well-known history and so the day marks the tribute for the great leader who cherished the beauty and potential of Children.
Schools organize events such as debates, quiz competition, music performances, dance competitions and other forms of activities to engage students on this special day. Many organizations and individuals opt to distribute books, clothes, sweets and other aids to underprivileged Children and orphans.
Before Independence Children’s day was celebrated on November 20 as per the United Nations regulations. After the death of Jawaharlal Nehru in 1964 the day was shifted to November 14, the birthday remembered forever as a tribute to his love for Children.
Nehru’s love for Children is always a reminder for all the people in terms of preserving our environment for the betterment of our children. November 14, Children’s day in the find memory of India’s first prime minister and for a man with heart to love Children.
