Archive · 1 Jan 2026
350 Child Marriages Prevented, 10 Trafficked Children Rescued in Kamrup in 2025
In 2025, a lot of good work was done to protect children in Kamrup district, Assam.
With the help of many organisations and the local government, 350 child marriages were stopped, and 10 girls were rescued from traffickers.
These efforts are part of a bigger national campaign by Just Rights for Children (JRC), which has over 250 partner groups working in 451 districts.
JRC's goal is to prevent child marriages, rescue children from trafficking, and stop child labour.
They work with police, teachers, and even religious leaders to spread awareness and make sure children are safe.
In Kamrup, religious places have put up posters saying that child marriage is not allowed.
The organisation also helps children go back to school and supports their families so that they can have a better life.
350 child marriages were prevented in Kamrup district in 2025 through coordinated efforts by the district administration, law enforcement, and civil society organisations.
10 trafficked children, all girls, were rescued in Kamrup district in 2025.
Nationwide, JRC partners prevented 1,98,628 child marriages and rescued 55,146 children from trafficking in 2025.
JRC's 3P approach focuses on prevention, protection, and prosecution to safeguard children's rights and prevent crimes against children.
JRC has engaged over 3 lakh religious leaders across the country to spread awareness that child marriage is a punishable offence and is not sanctioned by any religion.
- Who
- Assam Centre for Rural Development (ACRD), Just Rights for Children (JRC), district administration, law enforcement agencies, civil society organisations
- What
- Prevention of 350 child marriages and rescue of 10 trafficked children in Kamrup district, along with nationwide efforts to prevent child marriages and rescue trafficked children
- When
- Year 2025
- Where
- Kamrup district, Assam, and nationwide
- Why
- To safeguard children's rights, prevent crimes against children, and break the cycle of poverty, child labour, and child marriage
- Child Marriages Prevented in Kamrup
- 350
- Trafficked Children Rescued in Kamrup
- 10 (all girls)
- Total Child Marriages Prevented Nationwide (2025)
- 1,98,628
- Total Children Rescued from Trafficking Nationwide (2025)
- 55,146 (40,830 boys, 14,316 girls)
- Child Trafficking Cases Initiated (2025)
- 42,217
- JRC's Goal
- End child marriage by 2030
- Religious Leaders Engaged by JRC
- Over 3 lakh