Jawaharlal Nehru Jayanti will be observed on November 14. Get here 10 lines, informative short and long essays for school students for the occasion. Download for free.

Jawaharlal Nehru was fondly called 'Chacha Nehru' and was known for emphasising the importance of giving love and affection to children. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Children’s Day in India.

Referring to Nehru as the ‘Jawahar of India’, Rahul Gandhi said his democratic, progressive, fearless, visionary, inclusive values will forever be India's values.

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

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.