‘…Grown-ups have a strange way of putting themselves in compartments and groups. They build barriers... of religion, caste, colour, party, nation, province, language, customs and of rich and poor. Fortunately, children do not know much about these barriers, which separate. They play and work with each other and it is only when they grow up that they begin to learn about these barriers from their elders. I hope you will take a long time in growing up...’ (excerpt from Jawaharlal Nehru’s letter to children) Every year, Children’s Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of Independent India. Today, is the 125th year of celebrating Children’s Day in India. But, our celebrations remain marred by some glaring insights into the condition of children in India. Sample this: 46% of children in India still live in extreme poverty. (UNICEF Report, 2013) Want to make a difference in the life of such children? #Giftasmile bit.ly/gift2magicbus
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 06:45:41 +0000
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