In India, Children's Day is observed on 14 November to remember the birth anniversary of the first Prime Minister of the country, Jawaharlal Nehru, who was fond and committed to children. The day throws light on the fact that children are the future of the country and should be brought up well, educated and given opportunities. Institutions and schools carry cultural programmes, creative practices and awareness campaigns to enhance the rights, well-being and holistic development of children. The event acts as a reminder about the shared duty to make sure that each and every child is raised in an atmosphere of learning, security and happiness.
Observed on 14 November, every year in remembrance of the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, who focused on the development of children, education and rights.
The official theme of the 2025 is For Every Child, Every Right, aiming to be able to provide equal access to education, health, safety and opportunity to all children.
The day was named the Children's Day in India after the death of Nehru in order to honour his love and intentions towards the children.
Institutions and schools have cultural programmes, awareness campaigns and fun days.
This day is significant because it reminds the world that it is the responsibility of the country to defend the rights of children and help them to have a better future.
Jawaharlal Nehru still motivates children to have a big dream and become confident to grow. Critical thinking is an important aspect of life that his views remind us on the importance of nurturing all children with care, education and opportunity as we celebrate Children's Day 2025. The content of his message supports the idea that children will become the future of the country and their well-being and development should also be a shared priority.