Assam: Awareness meet on child marriage held in Golaghat

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GOLAGHAT: Child marriage has become a cause of concern for society. The government has taken special measures to prevent child marriage for preservation of a decent society. An awareness meeting was held in association with the Department of Child Protection at the initiative of Kosi Lok Manch at Barphukakhat Rangamanch in Golaghat recently. Hundreds of students were present on the occasion.

Speaking at the function attended by officers of the Child Protection Department, the parents of the girl students mentioned that child marriage has taken a terrible turn. Child Protection Department officer Parineeta Hazarika urged the students and parents to be aware against child marriage. The medical staff has also taken up various programmes in this regard.

Several government officials participated in the event held at Barphukahat Rangamancha in Golaghat and mentioned that special measures have been taken to prevent child marriage and awareness meetings have been held at various places in the district.

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