Source: News on Air Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Government of India has intensified efforts to eliminate child marriage through the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat (BVMB) campaign, aiming to reduce prevalence by 10% by 2026 and make India child marriage-free by 2030. About Child marriage and India: What it is? Child marriage refers to any marital …
Source: TH Subject: Society and Vulnerable sections Context: Despite 18 years of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, Andhra Pradesh continues to report a high incidence of child marriage, highlighting gaps between law and social reality. About Child Marriages in India: What it is? Child marriage refers to the formal or informal union where …
General Studies-1; Topic: Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Introduction A recent survey by Just Rights for Children (JRC) — a network of over 250 NGOs working for child protection — has reported a remarkable decline in child marriages across India. The decline signifies that legal deterrence, community awareness, and institutional collaboration …
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Source: PIB Context: The Union Minister for Women and Child Development recently launched the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign”, a national initiative aimed at eradicating child marriage in India by engaging multiple stakeholders and leveraging technology. The campaign focuses on reducing child marriage rates to below 5% by 2029. About Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign: …
