Assam in 2024 stood at the crossroads of social reform, economic progress, and environmental stewardship. Among the most impactful initiatives was the state's relentless crackdown on child marriage, a practice deeply rooted in certain communities that perpetuates cycles of poverty, poor health, and inequality.
This was revealed by experts during a media workshop titled ‘Promote a Public Narrative on Increasing the Value of the Girl Child’, which was held in Agartala on Wednesday.
In order to put an end to child marriages, the Assam government on Thursday launched a scheme to provide monetary benefits to girl students every month.
Guwahati, August 8: Assam a•dokni Skotong Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, child marriage ba bi•saoni bia ka•anirangko bon•atna, me•chikrangko bil gnangbatatna aro sorkarini skulrango poraienggipa...
In a decisive move to combat child marriage and promote gender justice, the Assam government is all set to introduce the Assam Repealing Bill 2024 which aims to annul the Assam Muslims Marriages and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 and the accompanying rules.
