To honor Jawaharlal Nehru, his birthday is celebrated all over India as ‘Children’s Day’. For the children it is a day of much fun and fanfare. On this day various departments of government announces various schemes and organizes various competitions and events for the children. Most schools have cultural programmes for the day.

Children celebrate the day with singing, dancing and storytelling in schools and colleges. For children it is a day of joy and freedom. This day parent and teachers send card to their children. Many Non-Governmental-Organizations (NGOs) also organise various programmes for the children.