Archive · 30 Jun 2025
Punjab Government Stops 58 Child Marriages in 15 Months
Imagine a state where some kids were being forced to get married before they were old enough.
The government in Punjab, India, is working hard to stop this from happening.
They've stopped 58 child marriages in a little over a year!
They have a special phone number, like a secret line, where anyone can report if they see a child marriage happening.
They're also teaching people about why child marriage is bad, especially during wedding times.
The government believes that childhood is for learning and growing, not getting married.
They want to make sure every child has a safe and happy future.
Punjab government prevented 58 child marriages in 15 months.
42 child marriages were averted from January 2024 to December 2024.
An additional 16 cases were stopped between January 2025 and March 2025.
A 24/7 Child Helpline 1098 is available for reporting child marriage.
Awareness campaigns will be launched during wedding seasons.
- Who
- Punjab's Social Security Minister, Baljit Kaur, and the Punjab government.
- What
- The Punjab government prevented 58 child marriages.
- When
- 58 child marriages were prevented in the last 15 months.
- Where
- Punjab, India.
- Why
- To eradicate child marriage and protect children's futures.
Government's Stance
Not Applicable
Child Marriage
Government's Stance
Child marriage is a serious social issue that should be stopped.
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- Minister
- Baljit Kaur
- Total Prevented
- 58 child marriages
- Timeframe
- 15 months
- Child Helpline
- 1098
- Campaigns
- Awareness during wedding seasons