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According to the NCPCR report, India has more than 1.15 million children at risk of child marriage.

National | Dated: 28 Oct 2024

According to the latest report from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), more than 1.15 million children across India’s 27 states and 7 Union Territories (UTs) were found to be "vulnerable" to child marriage in 2023-24.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Most of these vulnerable children are girls who have either dropped out of school or have been irregular or absent for a long time without notifying the authorities.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Uttar Pradesh (UP) has the highest number of vulnerable children, with over 500,000, followed by Assam with 150,000 and Madhya Pradesh (MP) with nearly 100,000.
  • (ii) Meanwhile, Union Territories like Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands reported no children vulnerable to child marriage.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

According to the recent NCPCR report, how many children in India are at risk of child marriage?

Correct Answer: 1.15 million

🚀 Quick Recap:

About the National X Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

  • Chairperson: Priyank Kanoongo
  • Headquarters: New Delhi