child rights
India's Bold 100-Day Campaign to Eliminate Child Marriage by 2030: Progress and Promise
Dec 04, 2025 07:39 pm CST
India launches an ambitious 100-day nationwide campaign to end child marriage by 2030, marking one year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat initiative. Led by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, this three-phase strategy has already prevented 100,000 child marriages and re-enrolled 630,000 girls in school. Child rights experts suggest India is approaching a historic tipping point, with unprecedented public participation and government commitment bringing the country closer to achieving what was once considered impossible.
Meghalaya Authorities Rescue 24 Children From Substandard Karnataka Facility: New Child Protection Measures Proposed
Dec 04, 2025 01:33 am CST
The Meghalaya Directorate of Social Welfare has rescued 24 children from a poorly-maintained facility in Karnataka, uncovering an illegal operation transporting minors across state lines. SCPCR Chairperson Agatha Sangma has urged the Chief Minister to implement standardized procedures to protect children sent to out-of-state institutions, as authorities crack down on unregistered organizations exploiting children under the pretext of education.
Supreme Court Justice Highlights Greater Digital Dangers Faced by Girl Children in India
Oct 13, 2025 01:03 am CST
Supreme Court Justice JB Pardiwala emphasizes that girl children face heightened vulnerability in cyberspace, calling for stronger legal protections and grassroots action. Speaking at a UNICEF India consultation, he stressed that effective change requires addressing gender bias at home first, noting that current investigative methods are inadequate for digital crimes targeting girls.
Student Suicides In Kerala Surge By 50% In A Decade
Sep 17, 2025 02:19 am CST
Student suicides in Kerala have increased by nearly 50 per cent over the past decade, raising fresh alarm over the mental health of schoolchildren.