Knot Too Early

The statistical revelations of the latest Census report regarding marriage of minor girls in the country leaves us shocked. It is frustrating that no amount of awareness drives from the Central, State and local-self governments, as also from NGOs, has been able to substantially lessen the recurrence of this social evil. Other social menaces like child labour and female foeticide are never going to come to a full-stop until and unless the curse that child marriage is cured.