Bal Vivah Mukti Rath campaign reaches over 22 lakh people across Telangana
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Why in news
The 'Bal Vivah Mukti Rath' campaign concluded in Telangana, reaching over 22 lakh people as part of a government-led initiative to eliminate child marriage by 2030.
Background
The campaign was organized by the NGO 'Just Rights for Children' in collaboration with the Telangana government. It covered 4,800 villages and involved over 5.3 million participants including students, faith leaders, and government officials.
Facts for Prelims
- FactThe 'Bal Vivah Mukti Rath' campaign reached over 22.17 lakh people across 4,800 villages in Telangana.
- FactJust Rights for Children reported stopping 10,518 child marriages in Telangana over the past year.
- FactThe government's '100 Days Intensive Campaign to End Child Marriage' aims to eliminate child marriage in India by 2030.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of civil society and community-led interventions in curbing the practice of child marriage in rural India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Social barrier: Deep-seated patriarchal norms and lack of awareness in rural clusters
- Institutional gap: Inadequate enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act at the village level
- Collaborative model: Synergy between state machinery and faith leaders to drive behavioral change
Keywords: Child Marriage · Civil Society Engagement · Social Awareness · Vulnerable Sections · Community Mobilization
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