Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign
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Why in the News?
Union Minister for Women and Child Development launched the national campaign “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat”.
News in Brief
- The campaign will prioritize seven states with high rates of child marriage: West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Tripura, Assam, and Andhra Pradesh.
- This will involve community mobilization and awareness-raising activities to change societal norms and attitudes towards child marriage.
- Action plan aimed at reducing the child marriage rates below 5% by 2029 was launched.
- A dedicated online portal will enable citizens to report child marriage incidents and access information about legal remedies.
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