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Mizoram Minister Urges Collective Action to End Child Marriage
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🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:33 AM
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Mizoram's Minister Lalrinpuii has called for a united effort to eradicate child marriage, emphasizing the importance of maturity and safeguarding children's rights.
Mizoram's Minister Lalrinpuii has urged a united effort to eradicate child marriage, highlighting the need for collective action across government, civil society and communities.
The minister said that child marriage remains a pressing issue in the state, affecting the education and health of young girls.
He stressed that maturity and the protection of children's rights must be central to any campaign against the practice.
Lalrinpuii called for stronger enforcement of existing laws, increased awareness programmes and support for families to prevent early marriages.
The minister said that child marriage remains a pressing issue in the state, affecting the education and health of young girls.
He stressed that maturity and the protection of children's rights must be central to any campaign against the practice.
Lalrinpuii called for stronger enforcement of existing laws, increased awareness programmes and support for families to prevent early marriages.