Delhi Government Intensifies Efforts to Prevent Child Marriages Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya
Teams deployed to crack down on child marriages
Hindustan Times
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In response to an advisory from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), the Delhi government has deployed inspection teams to prevent child marriages during the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. The initiative involves collaboration with local police and community organizations to monitor vulnerable areas.
- 01The Delhi government is taking preventive measures against child marriages ahead of Akshaya Tritiya.
- 02Inspection teams will monitor vulnerable areas in 13 revenue districts.
- 03The initiative follows an advisory from the NCPCR warning of potential child marriages.
- 04Local police and community organizations are involved in the effort.
- 05Action will be taken under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006.
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The Delhi government has intensified its efforts to prevent child marriages in anticipation of Akshaya Tritiya, an auspicious festival celebrated in many parts of India. Following an advisory from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), officials have alerted districts about the likelihood of child marriages occurring during this period. To address this, inspection teams consisting of tehsildars and patwaris have been deployed across the 13 revenue districts to monitor vulnerable areas. These teams will conduct physical inspections on April 19 and report any suspected child marriages, enabling action under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. The government has also urged local police to disseminate the advisory to various community organizations, including resident welfare associations, religious institutions, and NGOs, to ensure vigilance and prevent such violations during the festival.
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This initiative aims to protect children from early marriages, which can have long-term negative effects on their health and education.
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