Children’s Day 2025 will be celebrated on November 14 to honour Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday. Know the meaning, history, and significance of Bal Diwas in India and why November 14 is celebrated as Children’s Day every year.

Children’s Day 2025: Celebrating Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birthday - Meaning, history, and significance

Born on November 14, 1889, Jawaharlal Nehru was a strong advocate for the rights and education of children. Following his death in 1964, a national committee decided to celebrate his birthday as Children's Day (Bal Diwas) to honour his contributions to the welfare of children.

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On May 27th, 1964, India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru passed away at the age of 74.

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Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar made a big charge on Monday involving former Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru over the Katchatheeevu island row. Watch in for more details!

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'Children are like buds in a garden and should be carefully and lovingly nurtured, as they are the future of the nation and the citizens of tomorrow,' said India's first prime minister

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Nehru, who was born on November 14, 1889, died on May 27, 1964.

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"One property which is being destroyed is of Indira Gandhi's mother who used to stay here. Even Jawaharlal Nehru had come here to marry Kamala. Builders are destroying this heritage building for their financial lust," the petition said.

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Nehru had to take up the task of presenting the budget of 1958 as his close associate and former finance minister Tiruvallur Thattai Krishnamachari had to step down

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The announcement though is expected to be made tomorrow

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Nehru was born on this day in 1889 in Allahabad

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