Happy Children’s Day 2025 | History & Nehru’s Message

Happy Children’s Day 2025! All over India, people honor the day on November 14, in the memory of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, a man who loved children so much that he came to be known by the endearing name of ‘Chacha Nehru’. All over the country, schools and organizations celebrate the day with a variety of cultural programs, sports and activities, all intended to celebrate the spirit of childhood on this day.

Why is Children’s Day celebrated on November 14?

Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, and he believed strongly that children are the building blocks of a strong and vibrant country. His ideas on education, welfare, and opportunity for all had a significant impact on shaping the policies directed towards child development when India came into existence.

After Nehru died in 1964, a national committee established his birthday as Children’s Day (Bal Diwas) to recognize his incomparable contribution towards the lives of young citizens.

The Importance of Children’s Day

Children’s Day is not merely a celebration; it is a reminder of our responsibility to nurture the child. Nehru had a strong conviction that the future of India would depend on what we teach and how we raise children. In fact, his famous words continue to guide educators, parents, and policy makers:

“The children of today will make the India of tomorrow.”

Noting the several key themes that Children’s Day aligns with:
Children’s rights and safety

Access to high-quality education

Health, nutrition, and emotional well-being

A loving and supportive environment to help children grow

As schools and communities engage in events and awareness programmers to promote the message that “every child should have the opportunity to dream, learn, and flourish,” we fortify the message of the day.

Jawaharlal Nehru’s Uplifting Quotes for Children’s Day 2025

The following are some of the most impactful ideas articulated by Pandit Nehru that enlighten people from generation to generation.
“Children are like buds in a garden,” and they must be dealt with great care and love because they are the nation’s future, and citizens tomorrow.”
“Peace is not a relationship between nations. It is a condition of mind produced by a serenity of soul.”
“Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a mindset. Only the peaceful will ever experience lasting peace.”
“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventures. There is no end to the adventures we can have if we only seek them with our eyes open.”
“Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.”
“The children of today will make the India of tomorrow.”
“Politics and religion are obsolete. It is time for science and spirituality.”
“Time is not measured by the passage of the years, but by what one does, what one feels, and what one achieves.”
“The policy of being too careful…