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Surajpur district in Chhattisgarh has declared 75 village panchayats as Child Marriage-Free

Surajpur district in Chhattisgarh has declared 75 village panchayats as Child Marriage-Free:

Surajpur district in Chhattisgarh has declared 75 village panchayats as “Child Marriage-Free”, marking a major milestone in the fight against child marriage. A district-level social reform initiative aimed at eliminating child marriage through awareness, community participation, and strict monitoring.
Recognized as a model for other districts and states seeking to eradicate child marriage. Aim is to End child marriage through education, awareness, and enforcement of legal provisions, Improve maternal and child health outcomes by delaying early pregnancies.