India celebrates Children’s Day every year on 14 November to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, who was popularly known as Chacha Nehru for his affection towards children.
- 2026: 137th birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru (born on 14 November 1889).
- Also known as: Bal Diwas.
- The day highlights the importance of children’s education, rights, welfare and overall development.
