Centre Asks Gram Panchayats To Pass ‘Child Marriage-Free Village’ Resolution On October 2
New Delhi, September 23, 2026: In a nationwide push to eliminate child marriage, the Union Government has directed gram panchayats to pass resolutions declaring their villages “Child Marriage-Free” during gram sabha meetings on October 2. The move seeks to strengthen accountability at the grassroots level and create local monitoring systems for child protection. Importantly, passing a resolution…
New Delhi, September 23, 2026 - The Indian government has instructed gram panchayats to pass resolutions designating their villages as "Child Marriage-Free" during a meeting called gram sabha on October 2. The aim is to bolster accountability at the local level and establish monitoring systems to safeguard children. While passing the resolution is a symbolic step, the process requires verification to validate the village's status.
Upon completion, the village receives a "Child Marriage-Free Village Certificate" signed by several officials. Haryana, with a 12.5% prevalence rate, still faces challenges, as noted by the National Family Health Survey-5. Despite this, it remains below the national average. Local systems, including Child Protection Committees and verified records, are crucial for the success of the "Child-Safe Village" pledge.
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