What does the world think about child marriage in India?

The Facts on Child Marriage What is Child Marriage? “Child marriage” is generally understood to mean marriages that take place before age 18, but for many girls, marriage occurs much earlier. read more

Child marriage occurs in every region of the world, and is practiced across cultures, religions, and ethnicities. The highest rates of child marriage by country are observed in Sub-Saharan Africa, in countries such as Niger, the Central African Republic, and Chad. read more

India has the highest number of child brides in the world. It is estimated that 27% of girls in India are married before their 18 th birthday. The rates of child marriage vary between states and are as high as 69% and 65% in Bihar and Rajasthan. read more

Despite legislation forbidding child marriage in India (Child Marriage Restraint Act-1929) and the much more progressive Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (2006) and many initiatives to prevent child marriage, marrying children off at a very tender age continues to be accepted by large sections of society. read more