Children’s Day in India is celebrated every year on November 14, to increase the awareness of people towards the rights, care and education of children. Children are the key of success and development of the country as they would lead their country in different and new technological way. They are considered innocent, admirable, pure and loved by everyone.
The Children’s Day is celebrated on November 14, as it is the birthday of the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru, who was a great Indian leader. He worked for the well-being of children as well as youngsters after the independence of India. He worked for the education, progress and welfare of the children of India. For the progress and development of the youth of India, he had established various educational institutions such as Indian Institutes of Technology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Indian Institutes of Management. Nehru was fond of children, it was his love for children that made Indians celebrate Children’s Day.
This day was established as a holiday in 1964. Many functions are organized in schools, offices and other organizations in order to celebrate this day. Most schools hold cultural performances on this day, run by the children themselves. Teachers also get involved, and may perform for their students. On this day, the State and the Central Government also make it a point to showcase children’s films as part of Film festivals organized in many parts of the country. Various cultural and social institutions conduct competitions for children. Children’s Day is seen as a day for the kids to engage in fun. Children take part in many activities organized for them.