Children’s Day 2022: How and Why it is Celebrated in India

The day is a reminder that children are the real strength of the nation and stresses the importance of educating and nurturing the young generation.

Ironically, Children’s day began to be celebrated in India only after Pt. Nehru’s death in 1964.

Pt. Nehru believed that children would make the future of our country. In his heart, he had a special place and a deep affection for children, so much so that he was fondly known a ‘Chacha Nehru’.

Significance of Children’s Day:

After Pt. Nehru’s death in 1964, Children’s day started to be celebrated on 14^th November every year, before that it used to be celebrated on 20^th November – the same day as marked globally by the United Nations.

According to Nehru’s beliefs, children are an essential component of nation-building and the way they are brought up will most importantly determine how the country will progress and what kind of shape it will take in the future.

He devoted his life to working for the welfare of children by establishing educational institutions like – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), and the Indian Institute of Technology (IITs). He aimed to give the youth of our country a bright future through education and to ensure that the youth can take the nation to soar heights.

Children’s Day celebration in India:

The day is widely celebrated in schools and other educational institutions via plays and speeches regarding the importance of education amongst children, as well as several leadership programs and competitions, and special guests and dignitaries are invited to these programs to motivate, celebrate and empower children. At many places, interschool competitions are held and students from different schools come together and participate in extracurricular activities and observe the significance of this day.

Today, children across the world are far better than what we used to be yesterday. We should always encourage our next generation towards their interests and help them try new things and make them familiar with their capabilities. Children are soft like clay, and we should mold them in a way they could become responsible and independent.

“Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow” – Pt. Nehru.

Children across the farming community will be celebrating this special day. So, Happy Children’s Day!