Children's Day 2024: Why Is Bal Diwas Celebrated On November 14?
Children's Day, also popularly called "Bal Diwas," is an annual event observed in India on November 14. It is celebrated to honour Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the country's first prime minister. Known affectionately as Chacha Nehru, he had a great affection for children and felt that they were the cornerstone and strength of a powerful country.