Assam has recorded a commendable decrease in child marriage cases and has also surpassed the national average in this case. This information has been revealed in a recent survey report, which is based on the study conducted in five states of the country. The Non-Governmental organization ‘Just Rights for Children’ (JRC) has prepared this report by the Center for Legal Action and Behavior Change for Children (C-LAB).
Girls ‘cases 84 then declines by 91% in boys’ case
‘Tiping Point to Zero: This report was released at a Side event of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, titled Evidence Tuvas A Child Marriage Free India. It assessed the situation from April 2022 to March 2025. According to the report, there has been a huge decline of 84 percent in child marriage cases among girls in Assam and 91 percent in boys. At the same time, this decline at the national level was 69 percent and 72 percent respectively.
Maharashtra and Bihar’s place after Assam
In the five states, Maharashtra and Bihar are located after Assam in terms of child marriage decrease, which declined by 70 percent. After this, 66 percent decrease in Rajasthan and 55 percent in Karnataka. The report said that this success of Assam is the result of the state government’s ‘zero tolerance’ policy, strict legal action and coordinated efforts with the central government and social organizations. Honoring this achievement, JRC has announced the ‘Champions of Change’ Award to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam’s relatives fight against child marriage is bearing fruits as it marked the steepest drop in child marriage in India.
On #NavratriAs we celebrate the divine power of maa durga, we remain committed to protect & nurture our Daughters’ Future.
The stats Speak for Itself! pic.twitter.com/4LX6Y81P7W
– Himanta Biswa Sarma (@Himantabiswa) September 28, 2025
FIR and arrest the most effective method
Eight JRC partners in Assam are active in 30 out of 35 districts in the state. 76 percent of the people in the survey believe that legal action like FIR and arrest is the most effective way to stop child marriage. However, information about special mechanisms like Child Welfare Committee and Helpline was found to be only 31 and 22 percent respectively. The report has also credited the government’s schemes for decline. It mentions ‘Nijut Moina 2.0 Yojana’, which gives financial assistance to girls to continue education and increases encouragement to stop marriage early.
Assams are fully aware of child marriage
This report has made suggestions such as strict adherence to laws to prevent child marriage, better reporting system, compulsory marriage registration and spreading awareness at the village level. Apart from this, it was also recommended to declare National Day against child marriage. The study was conducted in 757 villages, of which 150 villages were from Assam. It also included ASHA workers, Anganwadi employees, teachers, nurses and panchayat representatives.