Children's day

 Every year on November 14, India celebrates Children's Day, popularly known as "Bal Diwas." Today marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, also known as Chacha Nehru, who served as India's first prime minister. Nehru fought tenaciously for the rights and education of children.He thought that a country could only develop if it had an inclusive education system. 

In his vision, children were emphasised as the nation's future and the cornerstone of society. To represent Indian children, he founded Children's Film Society India in 1955.

History of Children's day-

First honoured as "Flower Day" on November 5, 1948, was Children's Day. The Indian Council of Child Welfare (ICCW) made an effort to sell 'flower tokens' in order to raise money for the United Nations Appeal for Children (UNAC). In 1954, Nehru's birthday was observed as Children's Day for the first time. 

First honoured as "Flower Day" on November 5, 1948, was Children's Day. The United Nations Appeal for Children (UNAC) was trying to raise money through the Indian Council of Child Welfare (ICCW).The United Nations observes World Children's Day on November 20, which is also the day of India's first Children's Day celebration. Nonetheless, the Indian Parliament established a resolution to observe Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday as Children's Day following his passing in 1964. The "flower tokens" are for sale. In 1954, Nehru's birthday was observed as Children's Day for the first time. 

Importance of Children's day:-

Children's Day is extremely important since it provides a forum for promoting awareness of children's rights, education, and the need of universally accessible healthcare. "The children of today will make the India of tomorrow," as Jawaharlal Nehru famously stated, underlined the significance of youth in determining the destiny of the nation.

Government Initiative for the celebration -

Children's Day is celebrated with presents, affectionate gestures, and pampering of students. Teachers plan extracurricular activities and shows for their students, including contests for things like trivia, debate, painting, singing, and dancing. Gifts like books and cards are exchanged as part of the festivities and celebrations. Delhi, the nation's capital, will not be celebrating any holidays this year as the state administration has decided to close schools till November 18 due to the city's increasing pollution levels.