Children’s Day 1982
Technical Data
| Stamp Set | Children's Day |
|---|---|
| Date of Issue | November 14, 1982 |
| Denomination | 50 p |
| Quantity | 2000000 |
| Perforation | comb 14 x 14¾ |
| Printer | Security Printing Press, Nashik |
| Watermark | No Watermark |
| Colors | Multicolor |
| Catalog Codes |
Michel IN 925 Stamp Number IN 995 Yvert et Tellier IN 734 Stanley Gibbons IN 1060 |
| Themes | Children | Drawings | Elephants | Toys | Women | |
Every year, India celebrates Children’s Day on November 14th, the birthday of the late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first Prime Minister and a key architect of modern India. This day underscores the importance Nehru placed on children, whom he considered the nation’s most valuable assets. He believed that the future of the country lies in the hands of its children and that it is the nation’s duty to nurture them, ensuring their development into responsible citizens.
Importance of Children’s Development
Children’s Day serves as a reminder that it is imperative to provide children with opportunities to develop their personalities and responsibilities. Ensuring their growth in a happy and healthy environment is a collective responsibility that involves not only the state, teachers, and parents but also every citizen. The focus is on addressing children’s problems and welfare, recognizing their potentials and talents, and fostering their holistic development.
The Role of Stamps in Spreading Awareness
Stamps play a significant role in communicating important messages to the public. The Children’s Day stamp issued by the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department in 1982 aimed to raise awareness about the collective responsibility towards children’s rights and development. By propagating this message, the stamp highlights the importance of nurturing children to help them blossom into ideal citizens of the future.
Call to Action
The celebration of Children’s Day is a call to action for all citizens to recognize and fulfill their duties towards children. It emphasizes the need for a concerted effort to create a supportive environment that promotes the well-being and growth of every child. The message of Children’s Day would be truly effective if everyone realizes and acts upon their responsibilities towards children, ensuring they have the opportunities and conditions necessary for their development into well-rounded and responsible adults.
By issuing a special postage stamp on Children’s Day, the Indian Posts and Telegraphs Department sought to reinforce this message and remind the nation of the importance of caring for and nurturing its youngest citizens.