Assam Records Steepest Decline in Child Marriage Cases

Assam reported an 84% drop in child marriages among girls and 91% among boys in three years, surpassing the national average. The UNGA-released report credited strict legal action, awareness drives, and schemes like Nijut Moina 2.0. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will receive the ‘Champions of Change’ Award for the state’s success.