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Child marriage: Progress made, but millions of girls still at risk in India, say experts
India still exhibits troubling child marriage rates, with one in three child brides globally residing in the country. Significant improvement has been made, with current prevalence declining from over 50 percent in 1996 to slightly above 20 percent. However, regional disparities suggest that some states still face acute challenges regarding early marriages. Continued efforts and targeted strategies are deemed essential for reducing these rates before the 2030 target.
Be a gharjamai: Is wife asking her husband to leave his ageing parents and live in her parents' house as a househusband cruelty? Jharkhand HC judgement answers
In many marriages, each party can, if it so wills, discover many a cause for complaint, but such grievances arise mostly from temperamental disharmony. Such disharmony or incompatibility is not cruelty and will not furnish a cause for the dissolution of marriage, the Jharkhand High Court said. But is a wife asking her husband to become a gharjamai cruelty or not? Read on to find out.
Sukanya Samriddhi Account interest rate: Has government changed SSA rate from 8.2% for October-December 2026 quarter?
In a recent announcement, the Ministry of Finance reaffirmed the Sukanya Samriddhi Account interest rate at 8.2%. The next evaluation of small savings scheme rates is set for the December 2026 quarter. To initiate a Sukanya Samriddhi Account for a girl child, a minimum deposit of Rs 250 is required. The account matures after 21 years and permits partial withdrawals for education post age 18.
Gujarat's Kutch Kadva Patidar Samaj offers Rs 50,000 FD to parents for having a third child amid population concerns
Kutch Kadva Patidar Samaj has initiated a scheme to encourage families to have a third child. Parents who have a third child will receive Rs 50,000 as a fixed deposit. Community leaders are concerned that younger couples are choosing to have fewer children or remain childless. They believe this initiative will help address the declining population within their community.
Unfortunate people still prefer male child, says HC, refuses bail to man who killed granddaughter
The Bombay High Court denied bail to a grandfather accused of murder. He allegedly drowned his infant granddaughter as the family desired a male child. The court noted the unfortunate preference for boys even after eighty years of independence. The accused and his family attempted to conceal the infant's death.
National Girl Child Day 2026: History, significance and top 50 wishes to celebrate the day
India observes National Girl Child Day on January 24, championing girls' rights, education, and welfare. Launched in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the day aims to combat gender bias and promote equal opportunities. Initiatives like Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao underscore the nation's commitment to empowering every girl for a brighter, inclusive future.
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Authorities should look into legislating deepfakes, AI-enabled child abuse: Justice Nagarathna
Justice Nagarathna was speaking at the closing session of the national annual stakeholders consultation on 'Safeguarding the Girl Child: Towards a Safer and More Enabling Environment for Her in India' organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Supreme Court in association with UNICEF India.
DU to reserve PG seats for single girl child from 2025 in gender equity push
Delhi University will extend its single girl child quota to postgraduate courses from the 2025-26 academic session, reserving one supernumerary seat in each PG program. This initiative, already in place at the undergraduate level, aims to promote gender equity and provide equal opportunities. The quota will apply to all 77 PG programs, with admissions through CUET-PG and CSAS.
National Girl Child Day 2025: Know history, significance, theme and more
National Girl Child Day is observed on January 24 to raise awareness on girls' rights and potential. In 2025, the theme is 'Empowering Girls for a Bright Future.' The day emphasizes education, health, and opportunities for girls. It advocates for gender equality, challenges discrimination, and calls for supportive policies. Celebrations include rallies, events, and cultural programs.
International Girl Child Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance and Wishes
International Day of the Girl Child 2024 is being observed on October 11 to raise awareness about challenges girls face and to promote their empowerment. The theme for this year is 'Girls’ vision for the future.' The day highlights the importance of addressing issues like gender inequality, child marriage, and limited access to education and healthcare.
National Girl Child Day: PM Modi lauds indomitable spirit, accomplishments of girls
"They are change-makers who make our nation and society better. Over the last decade, our government has been making many efforts to build a nation where every girl child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive," the PM said.
International Day of the Girl Child 2023: History, significance and theme of the day
The International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated on October 11, raises awareness about the challenges faced by girls and promotes their rights and empowerment. This year's theme focuses on the disparities faced by girls in the digital world, particularly those without internet access. The day aligns with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, emphasizing the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment.
National Girl Child Day 2023: Check history, significance, and theme of the day
Every year on January 24, National Girl Child Day is observed to raise awareness about the rights of a girl, support the nation's girl children, eliminate gender biases, and emphasise the importance of education, health, and nutrition.
International Day of Girl Child 2022: Check theme, history and significance
The subject or theme of the International Day of the Girl Child for 2022 is "Our time is now—our rights, our future."
Immense priority accorded to empowering girl child in development initiatives of Govt, say PM
"National Girl Child Day is an occasion to reiterate our commitment and further strengthen ongoing efforts to empower the girl child," Prime Minister Modi said.
Money & relationships: 5 financial benefits that only a woman gets
Celebrate yourself this Mother’s Day and opt for some of these benefits and government schemes for yourself and your girl child.
National Girl Child Day: Union ministers, celebrities share photos with daughters on social media
India celebrates the National Girl Child Day, an initiative of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, on January 24 every year.
National Girl Child Day: PM Modi hails accomplishments of nation's daughters in various fields
The central government has undertaken many initiatives that focus on empowering the girl child, including access to education, better healthcare and improving gender sensitivity, he said.
Genex to provide FD of Rs 11,000 to girl child to promote gender equality
This initiative is designed to empower the girl child with her own money when she turns 18 and she would then have all the right to use the same for her education, business or marriage wherever she deems fit.
Mamata Banerjee wishes girls on National Girl Child Day
"Today is the National Girl Child Day. We are proud of our Kanyashree girls. Our scheme for the girl child is an international model now. My best wishes to all," Banerjee wrote.
Haryana government to provide Rs 21,000 to families for third girl child
The third girl child born on or after August 24, 2015 in any family in the state satisfying the eligibility criteria would be covered in this scheme, the statement said.
Let's protect Sitas of our home: Modi on saving girl child
"Today is the World Girl Child Day. On this day, I want people to stop discriminating against the girl child and protect Sita of our home," the Prime Minister said.
Need to work collectively against gender bias: PM Narendra Modi
The International Day of the Girl Child is observed to support more opportunity for girls and increase awareness of gender inequality faced by them worldwide.
To improve sex ratio, Gujarat hospital offers to waive charges for girl child
Over 150 couples have already registered for delivery which otherwise carries a price tag of Rs 7,000 for normal birth.
India Post eyes 1 crore accounts by March end under girl child deposit scheme
The schemes primary purpose was to ensure equitable share of resources towards a girl child in order to offset the discrimination a large number of girl children face.
Postal Department to open 1 crore savings accounts for girl child by March 31
The account will remain operative for 21 years from the date of opening of the account or marriage of the girl child after attaining 18 years of age.
End discrimination against girl child: PM Narendra Modi
"On National Girl Child Day, I salute the unparallelled accomplishments of the girl child. Their role in nation building is paramount," Modi tweeted.
Government launches special deposit scheme for girl child
The scheme would mature on completion of 21 years from the date of opening of the account, and deposits can be made till completion of 14 years.
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