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Agartala: The Tripura administration successfully prevented 9,982 child marriages during the 2025-26 financial year. Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy announced the figures in Agartala, crediting the success to a coordinated effort involving district officials, police, local gram panchayats, and child welfare agencies.
While progress is evident, Roy acknowledged that child marriage remains an ongoing challenge in specific regions, particularly the Sonamura subdivision in Sepahijala district and Kailashahar in Unakoti district. Organizations like the Tripura Child Rights Commission and various non-governmental groups continue to work on the ground to combat the practice.
Reflecting on the data, the minister stated, "During 2025-26, as many as 9,982 child marriages were prevented by all stakeholders in the state, although we do not have exact data on child marriages that actually occurred." Tripura remains among several Indian states where child marriage rates stay above the national average.
Beyond marriage prevention, the department is modernizing Anganwadi infrastructure. More than 3,000 of the state's 10,000 centers now have electricity, with the remainder slated for power upgrades this year. Additionally, 100 centers have switched from Bengali to English-medium instruction to help children transition more easily into Vidyajyoti Schools.
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