Assam's Persistent Campaign Against Child Marriage Shows Significant Progress

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ongoing crackdowns on child marriage, citing significant declines due to firm legal actions. A special drive will be conducted biannually, with initial surveys showing an 81% reduction in cases. The 'Towards Justice: Ending Child Marriage' report highlights these efforts.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the state's commitment to tackling child marriage, announcing plans for biannual crackdowns.

Following an NGO report showing an 81% decline in instances, he emphasized the importance of legal action and community engagement in eradicating this social evil.

With data from the National Crime Record Bureau and a survey across 20 districts, Sarma highlighted the significant progress and the government's zero-tolerance approach, which has resulted in over 3,000 arrests since 2021.

(With inputs from agencies.)