Children's Day is observed annually to honour children, with the specific date of observance differing across countries. The inaugural International Children's Day was proclaimed in Geneva during the World Conference on Child Welfare in 1925.Children's Day marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He was our first prime minister and fought relentlessly for our country's independence. Children, you are the future of the country. Today I encourage all of you to fulfill your dreams and aspirations.