13 child marriages stopped in a day: How Rajasthan officials worked with NGO in action across 3 districts
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Rajasthan district administrations prevented 13 child marriages scheduled for Akshaya Tritiya across three districts with NGO support. Nine cases occurred in Udaipur, two each in Pratapgarh and Sikar. The Child Welfare Committee and local police acted after receiving information from Gayatri Seva Sansthan NGO. Officials briefed gram panchayat members on High Court directives regarding child marriage prevention responsibilities.
Key Entities
RajasthanChild Welfare CommitteeGayatri Seva SansthanUdaipurPratapgarhSikarRajasthan High CourtAkshaya Tritiya