Children’s Day is celebrated every year on 14 November on the occasion of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday. Pandit Nehru was known for his special affection and love for children. He was called “Chacha Nehru”. He was of the view that children are the future of the country and only their development will build a strong nation.
Importance and Activities of Children’s Day
Children’s Day inspires efforts towards the education, protection and bright future of children. Nehru ji believed that if children get the right guidance, proper education and healthy environment, then they can make invaluable contributions to the society and the country.
Various programs are organized by schools, institutions, and social organizations on Children’s Day. Competitions, sports, cultural programs and other activities are organized on this day especially to encourage the creativity of children. It is an opportunity for children to showcase their skills and increase self-confidence.
Protection of Child Rights
Children’s Day makes us aware of the rights of children. Every child has the right to education, right to equality and right to live a safe life. But even today many children are deprived of poverty, child labor and education. These issues are considered on Children’s Day and efforts are made to sensitize the society towards the rights of children.
Many schemes and policies are being run by the government and non-governmental organizations to secure child welfare and child rights. But their successful implementation is possible only when every person in the society understands his responsibility and cooperates in the protection of children’s rights.
Efforts towards the bright future of children
The main objective of Children’s Day is to inspire children to realize their dreams. Family, society and teachers play an important role in the education and personality development of a child. Pandit Nehru believed that children should be treated affectionately and creativity and entertainment should be included in their education.
If children get encouragement and a positive environment, they can be able to face any challenge in life. Today’s children can become tomorrow’s leaders, scientists, doctors, and artists. Children’s Day reminds us that giving children the right guidance and opportunities should be our priority.
How to Celebrate Children’s Day
Organize colorful programs in schools and institutions on the occasion of Children’s Day. Special sports competitions, essay writing and painting competitions should be organized for children. A children’s fair should be organized for children in school. Teachers and parents should appreciate children for their art and talent and distribute prizes.
On this day, children are also taught the importance of social responsibilities and moral values. Therefore, special programs should be organized for deprived children on this day, so that they too feel that they are an important part of society.
Relevance of Children’s Day
In today’s time, the relevance of Children’s Day has increased even more. In the digital age, the childhood of children is getting confined to technical devices. Time for sports and creativity has reduced. In such a situation, Children’s Day is a day to make children feel the happiness of their childhood.
This day forces us to think about how a healthy, happy and safe future can be ensured for children. For the development of children, we have to create an environment where they can realize their dreams.
Children’s Day is a day to bring happiness and inspiration in the lives of children. It reminds us that it is our responsibility to secure the rights of children and strive for their all-round development. This thinking of Pandit Nehru still inspires us that if children get the right guidance and opportunities, they can build a better society and a strong nation.
