Bal Vivah Mukti Rath Campaign Advances Child Marriage Awareness Across Indian States

The Bal Vivah Mukti Rath campaign, part of the Government of India's 100-day intensive initiative, has raised awareness against child marriage across multiple states. In Telangana, it reached over 22 lakh people through 31,209 events in 4,800 villages, involving students, teachers, faith leaders, and officials. Similarly, in Madhya Pradesh's Indore region, the campaign covered 166 villages over 25 days, engaging community members and leaders to promote legal knowledge and discourage early marriages. The campaign emphasizes community participation to protect children's rights and delay marriage until the legal age.