{
  "id": 272197,
  "title": "Government working with civil society organisations to end child marriage by 2030: Savitri Thakur",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/government-working-with-civil-society-organisations-to-end-child",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T16:35:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/government-working-with-civil-society-organisations-to-end-child-marriage-by-2030-savitri-thakur/article71276622.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Minister Savitri Thakur announced on Monday that the Indian government, in collaboration with civil society organizations, is committed to eradicating child marriage in the nation by 2030. Addressing the inaugural session of a four-day national consultation on child rights, Thakur emphasized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dedication to making this goal a national priority. The Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, launched in November 2024, seeks to reduce child marriage prevalence by 10% by 2026 and achieve a child marriage-free India by 2030. Thakur highlighted the significant role of grassroots organizations in safeguarding children from exploitation, trafficking, child marriage, and abuse, stating that each rescued child represents an invaluable act of kindness. She praised Just Rights for Children, an NGO, for its invaluable contributions to this noble cause. Thakur's comments came amidst a four-day national consultation organized by Just Rights for Children, which gathered over 250 partner organizations from all 782 districts of India to strengthen child protection systems and advance children's rights. Concluding her remarks, Thakur commended the NGO's work, stating that its impact on the nation's journey towards a child marriage-free future would be \"unforgettable.\"",
  "summary": "Saving even one child's life is among the noblest acts; many young girls become victims of trafficking and never find their way back home, said Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur",
  "key_points": [
    "Union Minister Savitri Thakur announces government's commitment to end child marriage by 2030.",
    "Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign aims to reduce child marriage prevalence by 10% by 2026.",
    "Just Rights for Children NGO praised for contributions to child protection and rights advancement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}