Greetings to everyone gathered here on the occasion of Children’s Day respected
teachers, and my dear friends.
Children’s Day in India is celebrated every year on 14th November. This day is also
called Bal Divas, “Bal” in Hindi means a “child”, and divas mean “day.” This day is
also celebrated in honor of the birth anniversary of our first Prime Minister
Jawaharlal Nehru who was fondly called “Chacha Nehru” or “Chachaji” by children, he
had a special connection with them and was always affectionate in their company.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14th November 1889, in Allahabad and was
schooled at home under private tutors in his early life. This is his 132nd
anniversary. After he breathed his last in 1964, a resolution was passed to
celebrate his birthday as Bal Divas or Children’s Day, where all can revisit the
child in them and celebrate their childlike qualities and remember the importance
of keeping them intact.
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the epitome of love towards children and was always
devoted to working towards their betterment and welfare. A child when well nurtured
builds a stronger nation. And this can be achieved through quality education, a
child’s first school is their home, so parents play an important role in laying the
foundation of discipline, honesty, and sincerity, and children with such qualities
go on to excel in school and life and bring laurels to our nation. Many of our
great freedom fighters credit their competencies and ability to their parents and
teachers, similarly, one can take inspiration from them and follow their paths by
giving due respect to parents and teachers equally as they play an essential role
in shaping a child’s future. A child should be given complete freedom to unleash
themselves and explore their interests and take the path of their calling. And this
is possible only through proper education and holistic development.
A child should be treated and cared for in the kindest and affectionate way and
Pandit Nehru deeply cared for their well being hence many laws were established for
this purpose. The Indian Constitution’s Supreme Law guarantees that all under the
age of 18 have children’s rights. This law advocates the right to be cared for by
their parents or guardians, the right to education, the right to consume healthy
food, and the right to feel safe and protected. Specially-abled children have the
right to special care.
In his regime, he always focused on the vision of making India a world leader and
that can be achieved only by nurturing the future of the country which are the
children. He always believed in empowering young children and never clipping their
wings. He said, “The children of today will make the India of tomorrow.” This
Children’s Day let’s take a pledge to create a safe place for the future of our
country and not threaten and hinder their growth.
Wish you all a Happy Children’s Day.
Thank you.
Short Speech on Children’s Day
Short Speech on Children’s Day in English for students is helpful for students in
grades 4-6. Students celebrate this day with great zeal, and they give speeches on
stage to start the programs.
I welcome you all to the celebration of Children’s Day. This day is dedicated to
children to commemorate the work and love put in by our first Prime Minister Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru, this marks his 132nd anniversary. Jawaharlal Nehru became our
first Prime Minister in 1947 after India was declared an independent nation and he
reigned for 16 years, and he always advocated for children’s rights for safety,
health, and education. He was tutored privately with a tutor in his early years and
he understood the importance of education and the good outcomes it can lead to.
He loved his time with children and children also were very fond of him as they
referred to him as “Chacha Nehru” and “Chachaji”. He had a great vision for India,
to make it into a world leader and he knew that was only possible if the young
people are nurtured from childhood, by giving them the freedom to dream and have
the basic amenities and the right to be protected and taken care of.
Among the basic rights for children education and health were of extreme importance
and he ensured to enlighten people with the same philosophy and encouraged parents
and teachers to give their children wings to fly and dream the future they want to
create and allow room for mistakes and improvements as these qualities empower them
to innovate and build a better nation. So let’s be the children our nation is proud
of and create a better tomorrow for everyone around. I wish you all the best and a
Happy Children’s Day.
Thank you.
