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.