Children's Day: Little known facts about November 14

Nov 14, 2018, 8:10 AM IST

India’s first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth anniversary is celebrated as the National Children’s Day. He was known for his love for children and was fondly called Chacha Nehru or Chachaji. So, his birth anniversary every year is celebrated by encouraging the holistic well being of children. Every year schools, NGOs and other organisations that work with children celebrate the day by hosting extra-curricular activities, distributing presents or organising health competitions for them. Here are some little known facts about the day.