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411 child marriages prevented in Odisha
- Timely intervention by authorities and social activists have prevented 411 child marriages involving mostly minor girls in Odisha last year, said the State government.
- The risk of a girl marrying before her 18th birthday has dropped.
- The prevalence of child marriages among girls in the State was reported to be 21.3%, against the national average of 26.8%, whereas for boys it is only 11% against the national average of 20.3%.
Also Read: बीजेपुर उपचुनाव में बीजू जनता दल की रीता साहू की जीत - The State government on Thursday released a report on the status of child marriages and a strategic action plan to end child marriage.
- Odisha is ranked 15 in India for reported child marriages.
