Child Marriages Shift To Older Teens In Nalgonda
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Summary
Socio economic factors have driven this trend, with 70 per cent of child marriages falling in this age group: Officials
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Deccan Chronicle
Published Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Affected Population ~470 million children under 18, 365 million youth
Key Numbers
ICDS: 8 crore beneficiaries under 6
14 lakh Anganwadi centres
POSHAN Abhiyaan: Rs 3,000 crore annually
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right