Happy Children’s Day 2017: All you need to know about why we celebrate Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday as childrens day
Today people all over India are celebrating children’s day. 14th November is celebrated as the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India is celebrated as Children’s Day. On 14th November, people also celebrate this day as children’s day with lot of zeal and enthusiasm. Children’s Day also known as Bal Divas, honors the awareness of people towards the rights and education of children. On this day schools organize various celebration with little kids which is fun. Parents must play a key role in celebrating this day along with their kids and should be aware about their dreams and desires. V K Krishna Menon proposed the idea of Universal Children’s Day to the UN General Assembly and they accepted this proposal in October.
This day was first proclaimed in 1925 by the world conference for the well-being of children. Soon, the act was accepted in 1954. Children’s Day is celebrated on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday – 14th November every year. November 20th, 1959 was selected as the day of celebrating Rights of the Child. Soon, after Pandit Nehru’s death, the country decided to celebrate his birthday as Children’s Day or Bal Divas. He was really fond of children and even little admirers loved him and referred to as Chacha Nehru. Pandit Nehru’s entire life went into the welfare of children across the nation. He was concerned about their care, education and well-being. ALSO READ: Happy Children’s Day Quotes 2016: Best WhatsApp Status, Facebook Messages, Wishes, SMS, Images & DP to Wish Happy Bal Divas on this Children’s Day!
Chacha Nehru were fond of children and roses. In his famous quotes also he often compared roses and children as buds in a garden. Children are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow according to Pandit Nehru. On this day, most schools have cultural fun programmes which include plays, dance and songs. Parents and teachers offer gifts and chocolates to children.
So, do you know why Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday is celebrated as children’s day? Pandit Nehru worked passionately for the welfare of children soon after Independence. Nehru was keen about the progress of little ones who would be the future citizens of India. Soon, he even included five years plan which included free and compulsory primary education for children. He introduced plan of building thousand of schools and also brought in scheme to distribute free meals including milk to school children.
Hence, his passionate love towards children is the major reason why we celebrate Children’s Day on his birthday. So, what are you all waiting for, go ahead and celebrate this day without any boundaries. Happy Children’s Day to everyone out there, enjoy this day to your fullest!
