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  • Commemorative Stamp
  • 14 November 1966

Children’s Day 1966

Children’s Day 1966.

Date of issue November 14, 1966
Denomination 15 p
Quantity printed 1500000
Printer Security Printing Press, Nashik
Perforation comb 13 x 13½
Watermark No Watermark
Colours Bright purple
Printing process Photogravure
Catalogue codes Michel IN 417 Stamp Number IN 440 Yvert et Tellier IN 212 Stanley Gibbons IN 538

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Children’s Day in India, celebrated on November 14th, serves as a poignant reminder of the collective responsibility adults bear towards nurturing and safeguarding the well-being of children. This significant date coincides with the birthday of the late Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, a statesman deeply committed to the welfare and education of India’s youth.

This year, the International Union for Child Welfare has proposed the theme “Children and Peace,” with the sub-title “How programs for children contribute to the world’s peace.” It underscores the vital role that programs catering to children’s needs play in fostering global harmony and tranquility. By addressing the diverse needs of children at various stages of their development, we make invaluable contributions to fostering peace on a worldwide scale.

Children represent the future of humanity, and as such, their well-being is paramount to securing a prosperous and harmonious tomorrow. Ensuring that children grow up healthy, happy, and empowered not only strengthens individual communities but also lays a solid foundation for the collective advancement of society.

On Children’s Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to the holistic development and protection of children, recognizing them as the architects of a brighter and more peaceful world.

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