New Delhi: With cabinet Approval of the proposal to increase the legal age of marriage girls From 18 years to 21, to bring it on par with men, the government has accelerated the process of a major change in law that has long been a matter of debate and divided experts and activists.
Big test will be passed for the bill Parliament Because any change in age will have far-reaching effects. Despite decades of decline, early marriage remains a cause for concern, despite a long-standing ban on child marriage. 23.3% of women aged 20–24 years were married before the age of 18, according to the legal age of marriage, National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21). This percentage was higher by 26.8 per cent in 2015-16. The latest survey shows that the problem is more prevalent in rural India at 27%, while in urban areas, early marriage accounts for 14.7 percent of all marriages.
The government sees the proposed law as a strong measure to bring women on par with men, in keeping with the Constitution’s vision on gender equality. “As India progresses, more opportunities open up for women to pursue higher education and careers. Birth as well as reducing maternal mortality rate (MMR), infant mortality rate (IMR) and improving nutrition levels These are the main reasons for influencing the proposed law,” an official source said. The move is being cited as a move that will allow women to marry. will allow to achieve psychological maturity earlier.
While one section sees this as a progressive move to empower women with “choice”, voices of concern are emerging from another section of activists, who feel that the move will lead to a growing number of poor families. There is a possibility of criminalization, which may be compelled by the circumstances. To marry your girls above 18 years but below 21 years.
Big test will be passed for the bill Parliament Because any change in age will have far-reaching effects. Despite decades of decline, early marriage remains a cause for concern, despite a long-standing ban on child marriage. 23.3% of women aged 20–24 years were married before the age of 18, according to the legal age of marriage, National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21). This percentage was higher by 26.8 per cent in 2015-16. The latest survey shows that the problem is more prevalent in rural India at 27%, while in urban areas, early marriage accounts for 14.7 percent of all marriages.
The government sees the proposed law as a strong measure to bring women on par with men, in keeping with the Constitution’s vision on gender equality. “As India progresses, more opportunities open up for women to pursue higher education and careers. Birth as well as reducing maternal mortality rate (MMR), infant mortality rate (IMR) and improving nutrition levels These are the main reasons for influencing the proposed law,” an official source said. The move is being cited as a move that will allow women to marry. will allow to achieve psychological maturity earlier.
While one section sees this as a progressive move to empower women with “choice”, voices of concern are emerging from another section of activists, who feel that the move will lead to a growing number of poor families. There is a possibility of criminalization, which may be compelled by the circumstances. To marry your girls above 18 years but below 21 years.
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