Children's Day
♦ Children's Day is celebrated every year in India on November 14, to mark the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The day, also known as 'Bal Diwas,' highlights the importance of nurturing and empowering young minds, while also paying tribute to Nehru's efforts toward child welfare and education. ♦ After the death of Nehru, it was unanimously decided to celebrate his birthday as 'Bal Diwas' or Children's Day in India. Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. He breathed his last on May 27, 1964. He became the prime minister on August 15, 1947, following an active role in the freedom struggle of the country.