Published: 30 September 2025Governance
Balod, Chhattisgarh Declared India's First Child Marriage-Free District
Balod district in Chhattisgarh was officially declared India's first child marriage-free district on October 1, 2025, under the 'Child Marriage Free India' campaign launched nationwide on August 27, 2024. No cases of child marriage were reported in the district over the past two years.
All 436 gram panchayats and nine urban bodies of Balod were certified child marriage-free after thorough verification. The achievement reflects collective effort of administration, panchayats, Anganwadi workers, and community members. This paves the way for achieving a child marriage-free Chhattisgarh by 2028-29.
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Balod district of Chhattisgarh was declared India's first child marriage-free district in 2025. Which of the following statements about it is/are correct?
1. All 436 gram panchayats and nine urban bodies were certified child marriage-free.
2. No cases of child marriage were reported in the district over the past two years.
3. The declaration was associated with the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, launched on 27 November 2024.
Select the correct answer:
Explanation · Correct answer DAll three statements are correct after correcting the campaign launch date. Official material records Balod as India's first child marriage-free district in 2025, with no reported child marriage cases for two consecutive years across 436 gram panchayats and 9 urban local bodies. The Government of India launched the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign on 27 November 2024.
Frequently asked questions
Which district was declared India's first child marriage-free district?
**Balod district in Chhattisgarh** was declared **India's first child marriage-free district on October 1, 2025**, achieved under the **Child Marriage Free India** campaign launched on August 27, 2024.
How did Balod achieve child marriage-free status?
Balod achieved child marriage-free status because **no cases of child marriage** were reported in the district over the past **two years**. All **436 gram panchayats** and **nine urban bodies** of Balod were certified child marriage-free.
What is the Child Marriage Free India campaign?
The **Child Marriage Free India** campaign was launched **nationwide on August 27, 2024** to eliminate child marriages across the country. Balod in Chhattisgarh became the first district to achieve full certification on **October 1, 2025**.
What is Chhattisgarh's goal for child marriage elimination?
Chhattisgarh aims to achieve a **child marriage-free state by 2028-29**, with Balod's certification as India's first such district paving the way for district-by-district elimination.
How many gram panchayats and urban bodies in Balod were certified child marriage-free?
All **436 gram panchayats** and **nine urban bodies** in Balod district, Chhattisgarh were certified child marriage-free, making it India's first fully certified child marriage-free district on October 1, 2025.
