Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that due to the government’s policy of taking legal action against child marriage in the state, there has been an 81 percent reduction in child marriage cases in 20 out of 35 districts between 2021-22 and 2023-24. This information was shared through a government release. Chief Minister Sarma also promised that child marriage will be completely abolished in Assam by 2026. The campaign launched by the Assam government on this serious social problem is being discussed all over the country. Especially for eliminating social evils like child marriage, this state has now become an example.
Praise of Assam model in NDA conference
Chief Minister Sarma said that the campaign of Assam was highly appreciated in the meeting of NDA ruled Chief Ministers held on Sunday. In this conference chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of other states praised the ‘zealous and persistent’ efforts of the Assam government. The kind of courage Assam has shown to fight the problem of child marriage is being appreciated at every level. Prime Minister Modi even said that other NDA-ruled states should also learn from the Assam model and eradicate child marriage from their states.
PM Modi instructed to send officials to Assam
It was also decided in the conference that officials from other states will visit Assam so that they can know what steps Assam has taken to end child marriage. According to the government release, the Prime Minister said that unless the officials go to the spot and see, they will not be able to understand how to fight such a social evil. By adopting the model of the Assam government, child marriage can be stopped in the entire country. This will not only save girls but will also bring them on the path of education and self-reliance.
States shared their best plans in the conference
In this day-long conference, the Chief Ministers shared the successful schemes adopted in their respective states. Important steps taken in areas like water conservation, grievance redressal system, administrative structure, education, women empowerment and sports were discussed. In particular, Assam’s anti-child marriage campaign was the focus. The Assam government believes that if the administration, law and order and society work together, any social problem can be eradicated. Chief Minister Sarma also said that this is not the work of the government alone but of the entire society. Assam has proved that change is possible with political will and strong policy.
