How has the introduction of a law preventing child marriages impacted the rate of such marriages in India
Child marriages have halved since the introduction of law preventing them: Women and Child Development Ministry
- Since the introduction of the law preventing child marriages in India, the rate of such marriages has halved according to the Women and Child Development Ministry.
- The law has created awareness about the harmful effects of child marriages on the physical, emotional, and social well-being of children.
- Strict enforcement of the law has led to an increase in reporting and intervention by authorities to prevent marriages of underage children.
- Education initiatives have been introduced to educate communities about the importance of allowing children to complete their education before marriage.
- NGOs and community organizations have also played a crucial role in raising awareness and providing support to prevent child marriages.
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