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Tripura's School Clubs Prevent 90 Child Marriages, Boost Education

2/22/2026

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In South Tripura, IAS officer Saju Vaheed revived Balika Manch school clubs to curb child marriage and boost girls' education.
From mid-2022 to 2023, the clubs prevented 90 child marriages and lowered girls' dropout rates.
The program monitored attendance and counseled families on the legal consequences of child marriage.
In North Tripura, teachers Ajanta Roy and Debashis Das organized a rally to promote awareness and community involvement.

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Story summary

In South Tripura, IAS officer Saju Vaheed revived Balika Manch school clubs to curb child marriage and boost girls' education.
From mid-2022 to 2023, the clubs prevented 90 child marriages and lowered girls' dropout rates.
The program monitored attendance and counseled families on the legal consequences of child marriage.
In North Tripura, teachers Ajanta Roy and Debashis Das organized a rally to promote awareness and community involvement.