Overview
- India observes Children’s Day on November 14, the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, widely remembered as “Chacha Nehru.”
- News features compile Nehru’s statements on childhood, education, science and nation-building to frame this year’s commemoration.
- Accounts differ on origins: News18 cites an initial Children’s Day on July 30, 1949, whereas WION notes observance since 1959.
- WION reports a post‑1964 national committee decision to honor Nehru by celebrating his birthday as Children’s Day.
- News18 highlights an institutional milestone, noting the ICCW foundation stone was laid on November 14, 1957 by President Rajendra Prasad in Nehru’s presence.