Hingoli Sees Rise in Child Marriages Despite Prevention Efforts

In Hingoli district, there has been an increase in child marriages in 2025 compared to the previous year.

The women and child welfare committee has worked hard to stop these marriages.

They have prevented 47 child marriages this year by visiting venues, checking documents, and counseling parents.

Despite their efforts, the number of child marriages has gone up by 33%.

The committee has also run awareness campaigns and set up a helpline for people to report such incidents.

Officials remind everyone that the legal age for marriage is 18 for girls and 21 for boys to protect their health.