On November 14, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa engaged with children at Jawahar Circle Park in Jaipur during a morning walk, commemorating Children’s Day.
The leaders spent time interacting with the children present at the park on the occasion.
Separately, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his greetings on Children’s Day and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the safety, education, and well-being of children.
In a post on He also added in Hindi, “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to all the people of the state on Children’s Day. Children are the hope of our tomorrow, the glimpse of a happy society in their smile and the foundation of a strong and prosperous country is hidden in their dreams. Our resolve is that every child of the state should be safe, educated, healthy and full of self-confidence. For this, our government is continuously striving to provide children with quality education, better health facilities, nutrition, scholarships and ample opportunities to hone their talent.”
Dhami further emphasized the initiatives being undertaken by the Uttarakhand government, stating: “We are committed to ensuring that every child in the state is safe, educated, healthy and full of self-confidence. To this end, our government is continuously working to provide children with quality education, better healthcare, nutrition, scholarships and ample opportunities to nurture their talents.”
Children’s Day in India is observed annually on November 14 to honor the first Prime Minister of independent India, Jawaharlal Nehru, widely remembered as ‘Chacha Nehru’ for his affection towards children. Following Nehru’s death on May 27, 1964, it was unanimously decided to mark his birthday as Children’s Day, or ‘Bal Diwas’. Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and assumed office as Prime Minister on August 15, 1947, after playing a significant role in India’s freedom movement.
On this day, schools across the country organize various activities such as games and competitions for students, while government bodies hold commemorative events to pay tribute to Nehru.
It is noted that prior to 1956, India observed Children’s Day on November 20, coinciding with the United Nations’ declaration of Universal Children’s Day in 1954. However, after Nehru’s death, the Indian Parliament passed a resolution to celebrate National Children’s Day on his birth anniversary.