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Detailed explanation-1: -Jawaharlal Nehru died in the year of 1964 and since then, to commemorate his birth anniversary, Children’s Day is celebrated on November 14. He was a great advocate for children’s right and for an all-inclusive education system where knowledge is accessible to all.

Detailed explanation-2: -November 14 marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime of India. Since 1947, his birthday had been a public event marked by meetings and games for children. And so 10 years later, the Indian government officially declared November 14 will be celebrated as Children’s Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -The day is celebrated on November 14 every year to pay tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru, popularly known as ‘Chacha Nehru’. He was born on November 14, 1889, and was known for his affection for children. In 1955, he also established the Children’s Film Society to create indigenous cinema for children.

Detailed explanation-4: -His birth anniversary is observed as Children’s Day every year in the country. Nehru believed that children are the country’s greatest resource which is why his birth anniversary is celebrated on November 14. He was fondly referred as ‘Chacha Nehru’.

Detailed explanation-5: -World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children’s welfare.