The article highlights the grassroots efforts of students and social workers in Murshidabad, West Bengal
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Why in news
The article highlights the grassroots efforts of students and social workers in Murshidabad, West Bengal, to combat child marriage through community awareness and the Kanyashree Scheme.
Background
The Kanyashree Scheme was launched in 2013 by the West Bengal government to improve the status of girls and reduce child marriage. In Murshidabad, the district administration is using FIRs against perpetrators and awareness campaigns through posters and school programs to address the issue.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeKanyashree Scheme: Launched in 2013 to improve the status of girls and reduce child marriage in West Bengal
- PlaceMurshidabad: District in West Bengal where child marriage remains a significant challenge
- FactMonija Khatun: A student who prevented six child marriages in Murshidabad
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of community-led initiatives and state-sponsored schemes in eradicating child marriage in rural India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional bottleneck: Difficulty in prosecuting perpetrators despite the filing of FIRs
- Social barrier: Deep-seated cultural norms requiring community-led awareness over mere legislative enforcement
- Scheme efficacy: Balancing financial incentives of Kanyashree with the need for robust social work
Keywords: Community mobilization · Social empowerment · Grassroots intervention · Gender inequality · Legislative enforcement
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