The SRS statistical report 2023 indicates a slight increase in the mean age at effective marriage for females in India, reaching 22.9 years. While most states see girls marrying after 18, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh still have notable instances of child marriage. Significant rural-urban disparities persist, with rural areas reporting a mean age of 22.4 years compared to 24. Post navigation Ukrainian president Zelenskyy sees US tariffs on India as ‘right idea’ Teacher who made girl do 100 squats sacked, booked