Assam has achieved the most significant reduction in child marriages among all surveyed Indian states, with an 84 per cent decline among girls and 91 per cent among boys, according to a recent report by Just Rights for Children.

The findings, published in the report "Tipping Point to Zero: Evidence Towards a Child Marriage Free India," position the northeastern state as a leader in combating the practice that has long plagued various regions of the country.

The survey examined multiple states, with Maharashtra and Bihar both recording 70 per cent declines, followed by Rajasthan at 66 per cent and Karnataka at 55 per cent. However, Assam's performance stands notably ahead of these states in terms of percentage reduction.

Child marriage remains illegal in India under the Prohibition of C

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