Where does India stand on child marriage?
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Indian government marked the first anniversary of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with a 100-day awareness campaign to address child marriage.
Background
The government launched the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan to reduce child marriage rates. The UN and Girls Not Brides have warned that child marriage impacts other Sustainable Development Goals.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeBeti Bachao Beti Padhao: A government scheme aiming to empower girls through education and financial support.
- SchemeKanyashree: A scheme offering incentives for girls' education.
- Act / BillPrevention of Child Marriage Act: Legislation aimed at prohibiting child marriage in India.
- FactBal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: A campaign celebrating its first anniversary with a 100-day awareness drive.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the socio-cultural barriers to ending child marriage in India despite existing legislative frameworks and government schemes.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Socio-cultural inertia: Deep-seated norms and low education levels hindering the efficacy of the Prevention of Child Marriage Act
- Policy trade-offs: Concerns over criminalizing specific communities versus the necessity of raising the legal marriage age
- Inter-sectoral linkages: The impact of child marriage on achieving broader Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Keywords: Socio-cultural norms · Legislative framework · Sustainable Development Goals · Gender empowerment · Social justice
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