India, Jan. 8 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Key Takeaways
Introduction
Despite being legally prohibited, child marriage remains a pervasive social challenge in India, impacting millions of young girls and boys across the country. It exposes young girls to serious health risks, especially from early pregnancies, increases vulnerability to domestic violence, and perpetuates cycles of poverty and gender inequality. In India, despite progress, 23% of women aged 20-24 were married before they turned 18 (National Family Health Survey-5, 2019-21)[1]. This makes child marriage both a persistent threat and a heinous crime. While states like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar[2] are some of the states with highest incidences of c...