Discover the lesser-known facets of Jawaharlal Nehru's life, from his nickname 'Joe' to his love for animals and unique contributions during his imprisonment.

Children's Day, also known as 'Bal Diwas', is celebrated annually on November 14 in India. The day also marks the birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who was known for his love for children.

Children's day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Nehru, who was fond of children. He came to be known as ‘Chacha Nehru’ He had a deep affection for children and also enjoyed spending time with them.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, a steadfast advocate for children's education and rights, was posthumously honoured in 1964 when the government declared his birth anniversary as Children's Day.

In some schools, celebrations usually start with morning assembly where teachers share Nehru's inspiring vision for India's youth.