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Department of Women and Child Development Government of Odisha

Prevention of Violence Against Women - Prohibition of Child Marriage

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Prevention of Violence Against Women - Prohibition of Child Marriage

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 seeks to prevent child marriages by prescribing the minimum legal age of marriage as 18 years for girls and 21 years for boys. The Act provides for punishment of offenders with imprisonment up to two years and a fine up to ₹1 lakh. It also empowers Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs) to prevent and take action against child          marriages

The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006

Orissa Prohibition of Child Marriage Rules,2009

Notification of Chief Child Marriage Prohibition Officer (Chief CMPO)

Notification of Child Marriage Information Officer (CMIO)

Notification of Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs)

Notification of Newly Appointed Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs)

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat: https://stopchildmarriage.wcd.gov.in/

ODISHA STATE STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN TO END CHILD MARRIAGE (2024 - 2029)