Tripura's Child Marriage Prevention Efforts Yield Significant Results Amid Welfare Expansion
Tripura Child Marriage Prevention Sees Progress as Welfare Schemes Expand Across State
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Tripura has made strides in combating child marriage, preventing 9,992 cases in the 2025-26 financial year. The government, led by Social Welfare Minister Tinku Roy, has introduced various welfare schemes aimed at improving conditions for girls and vulnerable families, including financial assistance and support for persons with disabilities.
- 01Tripura prevented 9,992 child marriages during the 2025-26 financial year through enhanced awareness and intervention efforts.
- 02The Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibah Yojana provides ₹50,000 to daughters of Antyodaya families upon reaching legal marriage age, benefiting 45 families so far.
- 03The Mukhyamantri Balika Samriddhi Yojana offers a ₹50,000 fixed deposit for girl children from Antyodaya families, with 105 beneficiaries enrolled.
- 043,492 beneficiaries receive ₹5,000 monthly under the Chief Minister’s Scheme for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, while over 20,000 receive ₹2,000 monthly through other programs.
- 05The government has modernized 100 Anganwadi centres into English-medium facilities and plans to electrify 5,000 centres, enhancing educational infrastructure.
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Tripura's government has intensified efforts to combat child marriage, successfully preventing 9,992 cases in the 2025-26 financial year, as reported by Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy. The state has launched several welfare initiatives aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of vulnerable families. Among these, the Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibah Yojana provides ₹50,000 to daughters from Antyodaya families upon reaching the legal marriage age, with 45 beneficiaries already receiving assistance. Another initiative, the Mukhyamantri Balika Samriddhi Yojana, offers a fixed deposit of ₹50,000 for girl children, benefiting 105 families. The government also supports persons with disabilities, providing ₹5,000 monthly to 3,492 beneficiaries under the Chief Minister’s Scheme. Additionally, the modernization of Anganwadi centres is underway, with 100 centres converted to English-medium and plans for full electrification of 5,000 centres. However, areas like Sonamura and Kailashahar still face challenges with higher child marriage rates, necessitating continued intervention and awareness efforts.
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The prevention of child marriages and expansion of welfare schemes are directly improving the socio-economic conditions of vulnerable families in Tripura.
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