Children’s Day 2024: 10 Rights of Children in India Constitution You Need To Know

India celebrates Children’s Day every year on November 14, which coincides with the birthday anniversary of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. This day is celebrated to remind us of the rights and education of children and their welfare. The day emphasizes the importance of children’s rights, education and welfare, and schools organize a variety of fun activities to encourage students’ creativity, teamwork and social responsibility.

  1. Right to equality: Every child has the right to equal treatment and protection of the law (Article 14).
  2. Right against discrimination: Children should not face discrimination on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15).
  3. Right to life and personal liberty: Children have the right to life, liberty and security (Article 21).
  4. Right to freedom from exploitation: Children are protected from trafficking and forced bonded labor (Article 23).
  5. Right to free and compulsory education: Children aged 6 to 14 years have the right to free and compulsory education (Article 21A).
  6. Right to freedom from hazardous work: Children under 14 years of age are not allowed to engage in hazardous work (Article 24).
  7. Right to development: Children should have access to health care, nutrition and opportunities for overall development (Article 39(f)).
  8. Right to participation: Children can express their views on matters that affect them and have these views taken into account (in accordance with various children’s rights frameworks).
  9. Right to identity: Every child has the right to a name, nationality and family ties.
  10. Right to a safe environment: Children should be protected from all forms of abuse, violence and exploitation.

Schools in India mostly organize unique and engaging activities during Children’s Day to inspire creativity, teamwork and happiness among students. Among the most conducted activities, some of them include:

Talent show: Students gave their best and enhanced their self-confidence and self-expression through singing, dancing, magic, reciting poems, etc.

Cultural Performances: The school plans performances including dances, songs and skits that allow children to express themselves and work as a team.

Fun games and sports: Games such as sack race, lemon spoon race, and tug-of-war stimulate students’ physical fitness and teamwork.

Treasure Hunt: Plan a treasure hunt to help children follow clues to hidden treasures and improve their problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Creative workshops: Schools can organize workshops in various crafts, science experiments or cooking classes to encourage practical activities and creativity.

Storytelling Session: Organize a storytelling session with a storyteller to tell inspiring stories that inspire imagination and a love of stories.

Themed Essay and Q&A Competition[s] Involving children’s rights and education requires students to have a higher level of thinking and understanding.

Role-changing activities: In the activities, students become teachers for a day, which will allow them to experience the taste and responsibility of teaching.

Potluck Lunch: Potluck Lunch encourages student community and friendships between grade levels by eating together.

Outdoor Activities: Schools can offer field trips to various museums, planetariums, and parks to provide educational experiences outside of the classroom.

These activities not only promote the spirit of childhood but also move one toward what students see as cooperation, creativity, and respect for others.

These rights attempt to create a friendly environment that contributes to children’s grooming, safety and well-being. Even the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) believes that India is committed to protecting these rights.

Children’s Day is celebrated not only to commemorate Nehru’s legacy but also to create awareness about the fundamental rights that every child deserves.