38 high-risk districts in Rajasthan selected for drive against child marriage
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Why in news
Civil society network Just Rights for Children (JRC) selected 38 high-risk districts in Rajasthan for a year-long drive to eliminate child marriage.
Background
JRC has already prevented 22,480 child marriages in Rajasthan. The initiative targets high-prevalence areas like Chittorgarh and Bhilwara, where over 40% of girls are married before age 18.
Facts for Prelims
- FactChittorgarh and Bhilwara districts in Rajasthan have over 40% of girls married before age 18.
- BodyJust Rights for Children (JRC) is a civil society network conducting the drive.
- FactThe Union Ministry of Women and Child Development has a nationwide campaign to end child marriage by 2030.
For Mains
Q. Examine the socio-cultural barriers to child marriage in rural India and evaluate the role of civil society in achieving the government's 2030 target.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Socio-cultural inertia: Deep-seated patriarchal norms and lack of awareness regarding the legal consequences of child marriage.
- Institutional gap: Need for localized enforcement of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act alongside community-led outreach.
Keywords: Civil Society Intervention · Socio-cultural Barriers · Child Marriage Prohibition · Community Outreach · Gender Inequality
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