Archive · 24 Sep 2025

Jharkhand Officials Increase Awareness After Teen Birth

Jharkhand Officials Increase Awareness After Teen Birth

In Khunti, Jharkhand, a 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy had a baby.

They were in a live-in relationship, which follows a tribal tradition.

The local government is increasing awareness campaigns to prevent early marriage and pregnancy in the area.

The baby girl was born early but both mother and child are in good health.

The girl dropped out of school, and the boy's father passed away.

The officials want to teach people about the health and social issues that can come from early pregnancies.

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