Maharashtra is exploring printing birth dates on wedding invitations to combat child marriages, aiming to reduce incidents to under 10% in five years. The state is studying Rajasthan's successful model. While child marriage rates have declined, authorities have intervened in over 1,400 cases recently, registering numerous FIRs. Enhanced detection and intervention are credited for increased prevention numbers, with efforts also targeting priests and facilitators.

Maharashtra is exploring printing birth dates on wedding invitations to combat child marriages, aiming to reduce incidents to under 10% in five years. The state is studying…

Maharashtra has written to the Rajasthan government to study its practice of mentioning the dates of birth of both the bride and groom on wedding cards. | India News