Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Assam Sees Steepest Decline in Child Marriages
Child marriages are becoming less common in Assam!
The state has seen a big drop in these marriages, especially compared to the rest of India.
This happened because the government took serious action and worked with others to teach people about the dangers of child marriage.
The government made arrests, and the people of Assam were more aware of the laws.
Because of this work, Assam has reduced these marriages more than any other state.
Assam reported the steepest decline in child marriages in India.
Child marriages in Assam dropped by 84% for girls and 91% for boys.
At the national level, child marriages decreased by 69% among girls and 72% among boys.
Assam's success is attributed to its government's approach and coordinated efforts.
The study cites FIRs and arrests as key to Assam's decline in child marriage.
- Who
- Assam
- What
- Decline in child marriages
- When
- Last three years
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- Due to government action and awareness campaigns
- Decline in child marriages (girls)
- 84%
- Decline in child marriages (boys)
- 91%
- National decline (girls)
- 69%
- National decline (boys)
- 72%
- Key factor in Assam's success
- FIRs and arrests