Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Assam Leads India in Sharpest Decline of Child Marriages
A new report shows child marriages have dropped sharply in Assam, India, far exceeding the national average.
The state saw a big drop in the last three years due to strong laws, arrests, and government support, including programs like Nijut Moina 2.0.
The report, based on data from April 2022 to March 2025, highlighted legal action as a key factor.
Most people know about the laws, with TV and NGOs providing information.
The report recommends registering all marriages and having a national day against child marriage to continue the progress.
Assam recorded an 84% drop in child marriages among girls and 91% among boys.
The report was presented at a UN General Assembly side event.
Legal action, including arrests, is identified as an effective tool.
The Assam government’s approach contributed to the progress.
National child marriage declined by 69% for girls and 72% for boys.
- Who
- C-LAB (JRC partner India Child Protection)
- What
- Significant decline in child marriages in Assam and nationally.
- When
- From April 2022 to March 2025
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To assess and highlight the reduction in child marriage.
- Report Title
- "Tipping Point to Zero: Evidence Towards a Child Marriage Free India"
- Organization
- C-LAB (JRC partner India Child Protection)
- Assam Decline (Girls)
- 84%
- Assam Decline (Boys)
- 91%
- National Decline (Girls)
- 69%
- National Decline (Boys)
- 72%
- Survey Period
- April 2022 to March 2025
- Villages Surveyed (Assam)
- 150
Sources
From India To UNGA: Just Rights for Children's Blueprint To End Child Marriage Globally
Assam tops India in curbing child marriage with over 80% decline in three years - Telegraph India
Assam surpasses national average in decline in child marriages: Report
