Day 33
Health & SocialSkim2024-11-27
Launch of Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign
What Happened
The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign and a dedicated portal on November 27, 2024. This initiative uses a multi-sectoral approach to target a 10% reduction in child marriage by 2026 and total elimination by 2030.
Why It Matters
It strengthens India's commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 5.3 by integrating technology and inter-departmental action to end a systemic social evil.
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