Can India really avoid child marriages in India?

Yes, as per the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 This law: * allows anyone who was a child at the time of getting married to legally undo it; * provides for ... child marriage is corrupted entirely, one can't expect any type of justice from them. It is The government of idiots. Save children, value life. Stop child marriage. read more

Moreover as a young bride, as she would grow up with her in-laws she would have greater affinity towards her in-laws than she would have in case she was married at a later age. And also a child's mind is easier to tweak than a mature. That is why child marriage was practiced in India. read more

Way to Prevent Child/Forced Marriage #15: Support Obstetric Fistula campaigns and organisations. Fistula is a common problem for adolescent girls giving birth for the first time. A fistula can occur during an obstructed labour, often when access to emergency care is unavailable or limited. read more