Over 800 children came together at J India garden in Gurgaon to celebrate childhood. These are from four different projects that cater to children who are less privilege
and less advantage in the society in and around Rajiv Nagar vicinity and other
parts of Gurgaon.
The event is a symbolic observation of Pt Nehru’s birth
anniversary. The occasion showcased Children’s talents in various fields of
Arts and Entertainment. The event is an expression of ideas and their creative
minds.
The event is organized to create a space where children have the freedom
of expression and interact among each other.
Beside class room learning it is an extra effort to make
Children’s Day,
not just a day to mark an occasion, but a meaningful
and memorable day for Children.
Children are the future generations of the country. Their
physically growth is essential and so is their Education. Another key area of
growth for children is their minds and mental well being. One of the basic aims
of the event is to create a space that will enhance their thinking and develop
their outlook and thoughts so that they grow up into responsible citizens of
the country.
Our effort is to re-visit laws, convention, state commitments
for implementations in spirit and practice. The Constitution of India has
clearly laid down children’s rights.Article 21: Right to free and compulsory
elementary education for all children in the 6-14 year age group. Article 24- Right to be protected from any
hazardous employment till the age of 14 years. Article
30 (e) - Right to be protected from being abused and forced by economic
necessity to enter occupations unsuited to their age or strength Article 39
(f)- Right to equal opportunities and facilities to develop in a healthy manner
and in conditions of freedom and dignity and guaranteed protection of childhood
and youth against exploitation and against moral and material abandonment
Moreover, the 1990 Convention
on the Rights of the Child states
four basic entitlement :the right to survival; the right to develop to the
fullest; protection from harmful influences, abuse and exploitation; the right
to participate fully in family, cultural and social life
On Children’s day we once again
pledge to strive for Children’s entitlement to their full potential growth. Besides
our day to day work towards
educating children and enhancing their knowledge and growth, We believe that
Children’s day is one such occasion to reach out to a
larger audience, that our message for the right, privilege and opportunity for
children will reach at all levels of authority, the society and concern
individuals.
The initiative is taken up by Mera Parivar, an NGO working on
Child Rights with a collaborative efforts of The Helping Hand a social
entrepreneur, Wheel on rasoi, Kellogg India,etc
