Mains Question:
Question: “Besides negatively impacting girls, their children and the community, child marriage also affects a nation’s economy”. In the light of this statement, discuss the immediate and direct pathway to address the challenge. (150 words)
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- Introduction- Brief about child marriage in India and contributing factors
- Patriarchal norms
- Social norms, family honor, poverty
- Discuss implication
- immediate and long-term detrimental consequences on health
- domestic violence and mental health issues
- financial insecurity, gender inequality
- impact on economy
- Suggest measures to address the challenge
- Increase girls' access to education
- Economic participation and opportunity
- Health and survival, and political empowerment
- Conclude accordingly
*Give example of Odisha’s Nayagarh, a data-driven solution to child marriage
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