In 1954, World children’s day was announced by the United Nations general assembly which encouraged all countries to observe children’s day on a day and in a way of suits them to promote the welfare of the world’s children and free from violence.

In India, it’s observed on 14 November, the birthday of the first Prime Minister of India fondly called Chacha Nehru.

A multi colour Rs. 2 Commemorative Stamp issued on Children’s Day in 1997 clearly showcases Chacha Nehru’s love for children. This is one of the most beautiful Children’s Day stamps in India. He believed that the future of a country depends on its younger generation. A 15 paise Children’s Day stamp issued in 1962 where the Indian flag is passed on to the hands of a young child, thoughtfully putting across this idea.

A special stamp that was issued in 1970, India Post has also encouraged kids to indulge
themselves in Philately or the study of stamps as it is a very intriguing way to learn about various aspects like culture, art, wildlife, famous personalities and important events of different countries.

It was in the year 1957 when India Post issued a set of three children’s day stamps for the first time on 14th November. First of the stamp was depicting a boy eating a Banana The price of the stamp was 8 Paisa. The stamp was created from a candid photograph of an eight-year boy Shekhar Borker. The photograph was selected from 10000 entries Shekhar became famous as ‘Banana Boy’ after the stamp was issued.

A 30 paisa multi colour stamp issued in 1979 depicts a child learning to read. A 15 paisa stamp issued in 1959 which shows children arriving at an institution all excited to attend their lectures.

A 15 paisa stamp issued in 1961 suggests that apart from education, offering vocational training is also essential so that children become independent once they grow up and find their own means of system of living. Health and nutrition of children are another area that governments around the world need to focus on. A commemorate 15 stamps issued in 1963 shows children receiving nutritious school meals, and was undertaken by the Indian Government. A stamp that was sued by India 1 tries to convey that vaccination for major illnesses like polio should be made easily available to children at the right time.

Even today the girl child is treated differently in India; a stamp issued in 1985 shows girl
learning to operate the computer.

Another multi colour stamp depicting a girl rock climber tries to encourage young cr to follow their dreams and not stick to conventions that are laid down by the society

Until 1966, the Children’s Day stamps were created using photographs. From 1971 instead of using photographs, India Post started using designs of drawings and paintings made by children that were selected from all over India. Until 1971 the stamps were printed in single colour, except stamp of 1962 from 1973 onwards India Post stand issuing multi colour stamps.

The Indian Postal service even organizes Design a Stamp Competition for School children and the winning design is depicted on the Children’s Day stamps. Hundreds of thousands of school children from every corner of India take part in this national level competition. Lately, it has become a popular theme amongst the collectors.

Start collecting children’s day stamps today and remember to stay young at heart sa matter how old you grow!