It was highly influential during its time, shaping young readers and inspiring many to become writers.

The first editor of Balsakha was Pandit Badrinath Bhatt, and Thakur Srinath Singh later edited the magazine for many years.

[10] Balsakha was also subscribed to by libraries in various states and by juvenile jail in British India.

[11][12] However, the Punjab Textbook Committee of pre-independent India stopped its subscription due to its publication of content about various national leaders.

This dedication to childhood themes is one reason Balsakha remained popular with children for so long.