Why Children's Day is Celebrated on Pandit Nehru’s Birthday

Nehru’s Love for Children

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Focus on Education

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Chacha Nehru

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Nehru saw children as key to India's growth and prosperity.

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Children’s Day, celebrated on November 14th, began in 1964, after Nehru's passing.

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Nehru's birthday was chosen to honor his contributions to children's welfare

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