Every minute in India, three girls are forced into child marriage

Shocking stats reveal three girls forced into child marriage per minute in India. NCRB recorded 3,863 cases (2018-2022); 16 lakh estimated annually. Assam achieved an 81% decline via strict enforcement and 3,000+ arrests. Alarming 23.3% of women aged 20-24 married before 18, impacting maternal health, labor force participation, and gender equality.