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During the NDA CMs' Conclave in New Delhi, Assam's initiative to eliminate child marriage drew commendation from Prime Minister Modi. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared how the state tackled this social issue through the concerted efforts of the police and public cooperation. PM Modi underscored the importance of this initiative and urged other NDA states to adopt similar measures to strengthen the nation's social fabric. The conclave also highlighted accomplishments in various sectors, with each state showcasing effective practices.

Key Points: Assam's Himanta Biswa Sarma Lauded by Modi for Curbing Child Marriage

  • Assam praised for eradicating child marriage at NDA meet
  • Modi urges states to follow Assam's example
  • Sarma's presentation highlights police and public cooperation
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Assam CM Sarma showcases elimination of child marriage as best practice in NDA CMs' Conclave

PM Modi praises Assam CM Sarma's successful crackdown on child marriage at NDA CMs' Conclave.

"Prime Minister appreciated Assam's initiative and called for its emulation. - Official Statement"

Janasanyog, May 26

Assam's relentless campaign to eradicate child marriage was commended during the NDA CMs' Conclave in New Delhi, the Chief Minister's office said in an official statement.

In the CMs' Conclave chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Sunday, Assam came in for much appreciation from the Prime Minister for his Government's vigorous and relentless efforts to eliminate child marriage from the state.

This was disclosed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a press briefing at the Assam House premises on Monday evening.

CM Sarma who presented the state's best practice on eradicating child marriage received approbation from the Prime Minister, Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states.

The Chief Minister gave a detailed presentation on how the state has managed to rein in child marriage due to crackdowns by the Assam Police and with cooperation from the people at large.

Prime Minister Modi appreciated the Assam Chief Minister's initiative and asked the Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states to emulate the good work done by Assam to eradicate the menace of child marriage for ushering in a healthy nation.

Modi also asked senior officials to visit Assam to get a first-hand experience of how Assam has done away with child marriage due to the relentless and concerted efforts of a dedicated police force.

In the day-long conclave, Chief Ministers of other NDA-ruled states also showcased their respective best practices in diverse areas, including water conservation, grievance redressal, strengthening administrative frameworks, education, women empowerment, and sports.

- ANI

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Priya M.
This is such a positive development! 👏 Child marriage ruins lives and education. As someone from Assam, I've seen how police awareness campaigns in villages have made a real difference. Hope other states follow this model.
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Rahul K.
While the intent is good, I wonder about the rehabilitation of affected families. Simply arresting parents won't solve poverty - the root cause in many cases. The govt should pair this with education and livelihood programs.
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Ananya S.
As a teacher in rural Assam, I've seen girls returning to school after these interventions. But we need more female police officers and counselors to make communities comfortable reporting cases. The change is visible though!
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Vikram J.
Why only NDA states? This should be implemented nationwide! Child marriage is a national shame that holds back our development. Kudos to Assam police for taking bold action where others hesitate.
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Sunita P.
The presentation should include data on how many girls were saved and what alternative support systems were created. Only then can other states properly replicate this. Hope they publish detailed reports.
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Arjun T.
Good initiative but implementation matters. In my district, some families just conduct secret ceremonies now. Need continuous monitoring and community engagement, not just police action. The battle is half-won!

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