Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Hundreds of School Girls Pregnant in Two Districts Over Two Years
In certain districts, many young girls are getting pregnant while still in school.
Over the past two school years, hundreds of girls have become pregnant.
The government is trying to help by running programs to teach people about health and stop child marriages.
They are also trying to get the girls back in school.
Some people think it's happening because of a lack of awareness and cultural traditions.
The goal is to support these girls and prevent more young marriages and pregnancies.
442 school-going girls became pregnant in Parvathipuram Manyam and ASR districts in the last two academic years.
ICDS records show 312 teenage pregnancies in ASR district, with Paderu revenue division reporting the most.
Hospitals in Parvathipuram Manyam report approximately 130 minor pregnant girls receiving treatment annually.
Awareness campaigns have prevented 48 child marriages in the last two years.
Efforts are underway to re-enroll teenage married girls in schools and colleges with incentives.
- Who
- School-going girls, ICDS, hospital staff, government officials and community members.
- What
- A significant number of school-going girls have become pregnant and are married in the districts of Parvathipuram Manyam and ASR.
- When
- During the last two academic years.
- Where
- Parvathipuram Manyam and ASR districts.
- Why
- Due to lack of awareness, cultural traditions and poor education, resulting in child marriages and teenage pregnancies.
Community Tradition vs. Awareness and Education
Government and Community Intervention
Cultural Practices
Community Tradition vs. Awareness and Education
Some village elders believe child marriage is part of their culture.
Government and Community Intervention
Lack of awareness, particularly among tribal groups, contributes to child marriages.
Education and Awareness
Community Tradition vs. Awareness and Education
Poor quality of education hampers the reach of awareness programs.
Government and Community Intervention
The need for collaboration among tribal welfare, health, and woman and child departments.
- Total Pregnancies (2 years)
- 442
- ASR District Teenage Pregnancies
- 312
- Paderu Revenue Division Pregnancies
- 228
- Annual Minor Pregnancies (Treatment)
- 130+
- Child Marriages Prevented
- 48 (in 2 years)
- Monthly deliveries by underage girls
- 6