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. 

it ensures high-speed broadband access to all Gram Panchayats, households and public institutions.

Facilitates trusted e-governance services, which enable citizens to access government facilities and certificates and welfare schemes more effectively.

Favors e-health and telemedicine centres, which enhance access to healthcare in remote locations.

Increase the real-time monitoring and communication systems, particularly those in sensitive and border-area villages.

Closes the rural-urban digital divide through the proliferation of the digital infrastructure on a uniform basis.

Increases the level of digital literacy, online education and economic opportunities among villagers.

Enhances the local governance by increasing connectivity and decision-making with data.