Prevention of Child Marriage Act 2006

CHILD MARRIAGE IN INDIA : STATUS, CHALLENGES, WAY FORWARD

Despite child marriage declining from 47.4% to 23.3% in 15 years, India still risks missing the 2030 elimination target under United Nations SDG 5.3. Poverty, patriarchy, and weak enforcement of the PCMA sustain the gap. Ending it needs strict law enforcement, community mobilisation, and empowering girls through education and livelihoods.