Bengaluru, Feb. 2 -- Mysuru reports 1,930 cases; experts attribute trend to socio-economic challenges, social media exposure

Karnataka has reported a concerning 33,621 cases of teenage pregnancies between 2021-22 and 2023-24, pointing to a troubling trend that has persisted over the past decade.

The data, sourced from the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, shows Bengaluru Urban at the top with 4,324 cases, followed by districts like Vijayanagar (2,468), Ballari (2,283), Belagavi (2,224) and Mysuru (1,930).

Experts attribute the trend to multiple factors, including increased awareness and stricter enforcement of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 201...