Children's Day is celebrated on Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday. Know why

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was an Indian independence activist and first Prime Minister of India. He was a central figure in Indian politics before and after independence. He emerged as an eminent leer of Indian independence movement under guidance of Mahatma Gandhi and served India as a Prime Minister from its establishment as an independent nation in 1947 until his death in 1964. He has been described by Amar Chitra Katha as architect of India. Indian children knew him as Chacha Nehru. Pandit Nehru’s deepest desire was to work for welfare of children and youth.

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Jawaharlal Nehru’s vision

Jawaharlal Nehru was a great leer with a vision and he has achieved great things in life because he was driven by his passion for doing incredible things for young people. His enthusiasm to work on Indian Education system and development of children in India speaks volumes. As an individual, Jawaharlal Nehru’s love for red roses is a well-kwn fact. He often compared children and flowers, saying that, “Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as y are future of nation and citizens of tomorrow.” He always felt that children are real pillar of country.

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He was keen on education and development of children in country, Pandit Nehru oversaw establishment of some of most prominent educational institution in India. He played a major role in development of youth in setting up All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Apart from his position as a freedom fighter and politician, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru has left behind a legacy of education and growth for children in our country. refore, vember 14 is celebrated as Children's Day

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