{"id":48279,"date":"2026-03-21T13:49:22","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T08:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=48279"},"modified":"2026-03-21T13:49:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T08:19:24","slug":"bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Initiative: India\u2019s Campaign to End Child Marriage by 2030"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Bal_Vivah_Mukt_Bharat_initiative_launched_by_MoWCD_aims_to_make_India_free_from_child_marriage_by_2030_through_awareness_education_and_community_participation_Learn_about_key_strategies_goals_and_impact\" >Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat initiative launched by MoWCD aims to make India free from child marriage by 2030 through awareness, education, and community participation. Learn about key strategies, goals, and impact.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Government_Launches_%E2%80%9CBal_Vivah_Mukt_Bharat%E2%80%9D_to_End_Child_Marriage_in_India\" >Government Launches \u201cBal Vivah Mukt Bharat\u201d to End Child Marriage in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Overview_of_the_Initiative\" >Overview of the Initiative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Key_Components_of_the_Campaign\" >Key Components of the Campaign<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#100%E2%80%91Day_Intensive_Awareness_Campaign\" >100\u2011Day Intensive Awareness Campaign<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Governments_Target\" >Government\u2019s Target<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Positive_Outreach_and_Engagement\" >Positive Outreach and Engagement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Why_This_News_is_Important_for_Competitive_Exams\" >Why This News is Important for Competitive Exams<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Relevance_for_Exam_Preparation\" >Relevance for Exam Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Pertinence_to_Syllabus_Areas\" >Pertinence to Syllabus Areas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Historical_Context_Child_Marriage_in_India_and_Policy_Response\" >Historical Context: Child Marriage in India and Policy Response<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Child_Marriage_as_a_Persistent_Social_Challenge\" >Child Marriage as a Persistent Social Challenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Evolution_of_Government_Response\" >Evolution of Government Response<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Shift_from_Enforcement_to_Social_Transformation\" >Shift from Enforcement to Social Transformation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Link_to_National_and_Global_Goals\" >Link to National and Global Goals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CBal_Vivah_Mukt_Bharat%E2%80%9D_Initiative\" >Key Takeaways from \u201cBal Vivah Mukt Bharat\u201d Initiative<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/bal-vivah-mukt-bharat-initiative\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bal_Vivah_Mukt_Bharat_initiative_launched_by_MoWCD_aims_to_make_India_free_from_child_marriage_by_2030_through_awareness_education_and_community_participation_Learn_about_key_strategies_goals_and_impact\"><\/span>Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat initiative launched by MoWCD aims to make India free from child marriage by 2030 through awareness, education, and community participation. Learn about key strategies, goals, and impact.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_Launches_%E2%80%9CBal_Vivah_Mukt_Bharat%E2%80%9D_to_End_Child_Marriage_in_India\"><\/span><strong>Government Launches \u201cBal Vivah Mukt Bharat\u201d to End Child Marriage in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Child marriage remains a deep\u2011rooted social challenge in India despite legal prohibitions. To address this and strengthen nationwide efforts to eliminate child marriage, the Government of India launched the <strong>\u201cBal Vivah Mukt Bharat\u201d<\/strong> initiative, which translates to <strong>\u201cChild\u2011Marriage Free India.\u201d<\/strong> This campaign is a major step under India\u2019s broader social welfare and child rights protection strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Initiative\"><\/span><strong>Overview of the Initiative<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat<\/strong> campaign was formally launched on <strong>27th November 2024<\/strong> by the <strong>Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD)<\/strong> at <strong>Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi<\/strong>. It represents a strong push by the central government to eradicate child marriage by raising awareness, involving communities, and strengthening enforcement mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Components_of_the_Campaign\"><\/span><strong>Key Components of the Campaign<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The national initiative focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Awareness Generation:<\/strong> Extensive outreach through community mobilisation and public pledges against child marriage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Empowering Girls:<\/strong> Promoting education and skills for girls at risk to prevent early marriages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strengthening Enforcement:<\/strong> Supporting Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs) and law officials to ensure legal action.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting Tools:<\/strong> A dedicated portal for reporting cases and tracking progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"100%E2%80%91Day_Intensive_Awareness_Campaign\"><\/span><strong>100\u2011Day Intensive Awareness Campaign<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In December 2025, the MoWCD launched a <strong>100\u2011day special campaign<\/strong> under Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat to accelerate the initiative\u2019s impact across states and districts. This drive involved community leaders, faith influencers, educational institutions, and local bodies aimed at making grassroots level changes and generating real behaviour shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Governments_Target\"><\/span><strong>Government\u2019s Target<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government aims to reduce child marriage prevalence by <strong>10% by 2026<\/strong> and make India <strong>child\u2011marriage free by 2030<\/strong>\u2014a goal that aligns with broader Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and child rights commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positive_Outreach_and_Engagement\"><\/span><strong>Positive Outreach and Engagement<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of early 2026, the campaign has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reached out to <strong>millions of citizens<\/strong> through awareness programmes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered <strong>millions of pledges<\/strong> against child marriage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This widescale public engagement shows increasing societal recognition of the harms of child marriage and support for legal and social measures to end it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"Bal-Vivah-Mukt-Bharat-Initiative\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Initiative\" style=\"width:502px;height:auto\" title=\"Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Initiative\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Initiative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_is_Important_for_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span><strong>Why This News is Important for Competitive Exams<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Exam_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>Relevance for Exam Preparation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the <strong>Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat<\/strong> initiative is crucial for candidates preparing for government exams\u2014especially <strong>UPSC, state PSCs, banking, and railway exams<\/strong>\u2014because it reflects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Indian government\u2019s <strong>policy response to a significant social issue<\/strong> that affects millions of children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>major national campaign<\/strong> linked to constitutional values of equality, child rights, and gender justice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active government efforts to meet <strong>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>, particularly those related to <strong>education, gender equality, and child welfare<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pertinence_to_Syllabus_Areas\"><\/span><strong>Pertinence to Syllabus Areas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This news connects with multiple topics in competitive exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Social Issues in India<\/strong> (Child marriage, gender discrimination)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Government Programmes and Policies<\/strong> (Child rights protection initiatives)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indian Constitution and Law<\/strong> (Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, child protection laws)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Commitments<\/strong> (SDGs and child welfare targets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding this initiative helps candidates address questions on <strong>public policy, welfare schemes, social empowerment, and legal frameworks<\/strong> in examinations and interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_Child_Marriage_in_India_and_Policy_Response\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context: Child Marriage in India and Policy Response<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Child_Marriage_as_a_Persistent_Social_Challenge\"><\/span><strong>Child Marriage as a Persistent Social Challenge<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Child marriage\u2014marriage before the legal age of 18 for girls and 21 for boys\u2014has been prevalent in India for decades. Despite being prohibited under the <strong>Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006<\/strong>, the practice continues in many regions due to traditional norms, economic pressures, and gender inequalities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evolution_of_Government_Response\"><\/span><strong>Evolution of Government Response<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To curb child marriage and protect child rights, India has progressively strengthened its legal framework:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006:<\/strong> Bans child marriage and prescribes penalties for those who facilitate or engage in it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012:<\/strong> Treats sex with a minor, including within a child marriage, as an aggravated penetrative offence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shift_from_Enforcement_to_Social_Transformation\"><\/span><strong>Shift from Enforcement to Social Transformation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Earlier, most efforts focused on legal enforcement. With \u201cBal Vivah Mukt Bharat,\u201d the government has shifted towards <strong>community awareness, social change, and grassroots participation<\/strong>, recognising that legal prohibitions alone cannot eliminate deep\u2011rooted practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Link_to_National_and_Global_Goals\"><\/span><strong>Link to National and Global Goals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The initiative supports India\u2019s commitments to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Achieve SDG targets<\/strong> by 2030, especially those linked to gender equality and child welfare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce child marriage prevalence nationwide through public participation and targeted interventions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_%E2%80%9CBal_Vivah_Mukt_Bharat%E2%80%9D_Initiative\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from \u201cBal Vivah Mukt Bharat\u201d Initiative<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The <strong>Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat<\/strong> campaign was launched to make India free from child marriage by 2030.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The campaign focuses on awareness, community involvement, and empowering at\u2011risk girls through education and skills training.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>A <strong>100\u2011day special awareness drive<\/strong> was launched in December 2025 to strengthen grassroots action.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Government aims to reduce the prevalence of child marriage by <strong>10% by 2026<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The initiative has reached millions and registered millions of pledges against child marriage, showing rising public engagement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Initiative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. What is Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat?<\/strong><br>Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat is a national initiative launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) to make India free from child marriage by 2030 through awareness, community participation, and legal enforcement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. When was Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat launched?<\/strong><br>The initiative was officially launched on <strong>27th November 2024<\/strong> at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. What is the target of the campaign?<\/strong><br>The campaign aims to reduce child marriage prevalence by <strong>10% by 2026<\/strong> and achieve a <strong>child-marriage free India by 2030<\/strong>, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Who are the key stakeholders involved in the initiative?<\/strong><br>Key stakeholders include <strong>MoWCD, state governments, Child Marriage Prohibition Officers, local communities, educational institutions, NGOs, and religious leaders<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. What are the main strategies of Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat?<\/strong><br>The initiative focuses on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Awareness generation at community levels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empowering girls through education and skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthening enforcement of child marriage laws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encouraging pledges and citizen participation through dedicated portals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. How is the government measuring the impact of this initiative?<\/strong><br>The government tracks progress via <strong>pledge registrations, reporting of child marriage cases, and awareness campaigns<\/strong>, including the 100-day intensive campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Which laws support the eradication of child marriage in India?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. 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