India accounts for one in three child brides globally; 1 in 5 women married before 18 despite decline
Despite a sharp decline in child marriage over the decades, five Indian states account for more than half of such cases nationwide, raising concerns over India's progress towards the 2030 elimination target.
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 1:29 pm IST
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