“Early Marriages Hinder Girls Education, Early Pregnancies Affect their Health” | Himachal Assembly Passes Bill Raising Minimum Marriage Age for Women from 18 to 21 Years

On Tuesday(27th August), The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Act, 2024, raising the legal marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years. This landmark decision aims to advance gender equality and expand educational and professional opportunities for women.