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- National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar has announced a target of eliminating child marriage across India by 2030, with an interim goal of reducing its incidence by 10 per cent by 2026.
- The national average of child marriage stands at 23.3 per cent, with West Bengal, Bihar and Tripura among the highest at over 40 per cent.
- During her visit to Tripura, Rahatkar met state officials, the Chief Minister, and BSF personnel to discuss women's welfare, child marriage, and measures to prevent girl trafficking across the international border.
- She also praised women-led self-help groups in the state for their income generation efforts.
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- Whether the 10 per cent reduction in child marriage is achieved by 2026
- Action taken in high-burden states like West Bengal, Bihar and Tripura
- Outcomes of the NCW's coordination with BSF on preventing cross-border trafficking
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