Ministry Of Women & Child Development to launch 100-day Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign tomorrow

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Women and Child Development is launching a 100-day "Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat" (Child Marriage Free Bharat) campaign, commencing on December 4, 2025. The campaign aims to raise awareness and encourage community participation in eradicating child marriage through a three-spell plan. The launch event will be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on December 4, 2025. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Campaign Overview:** * The "Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat" campaign is a 100-day intensive awareness program aimed at building a Child Marriage Free Bharat. * The campaign officially launches on December 4, 2025, marking the one-year anniversary of the initial Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign launch on November 27, 2024. * **Launch Event:** * The launch event on December 4, 2025, will be held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. * The event will include the National Pledge to End Child Marriage, a film showcasing change stories, and testimonies from frontline champions. * Union Minister Annpurna Devi and Minister of State Savitri Thakur will be in attendance. * A live webcast of the event will be available at https://webcast.gov.in/mwcd. * **100-Day Campaign Structure (November 27, 2025 – March 8, 2026):** * **Spell 1 (November 27 – December 31, 2025):** Focus on awareness activities in schools, colleges, and universities (debates, essay competitions, interactive sessions, and pledge ceremonies). * **Spell 2 (January 1 – January 31, 2026):** Engage faith leaders, community influencers, and marriage service providers to amplify child rights, safety, and empowerment messages. * **Spell 3 (February 1 – March 8, 2026):** Mobilise Gram Panchayats and Municipal Wards to pass resolutions declaring their jurisdictions child-marriage-free. * **Implementation:** * The campaign will be implemented in coordination with the Ministries of Health & Family Welfare, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, and Education. * The Ministry calls upon citizens, institutions, and community leaders to participate. **Impact Analysis** **Citizens, Institutions, and Community Leaders** * **Impact:** Expected to join and support the movement to build a Child Marriage Free Bharat. * **Action Required:** Participate in campaign activities and support efforts to eliminate child marriage in their communities. **Ministries of Health & Family Welfare, Panchayati Raj, Rural Development, and Education** * **Impact:** Responsible for close collaboration and implementation of the national drive. * **Action Required:** Coordinate efforts to ensure seamless collaboration and extensive grassroots reach. **Gram Panchayats and Municipal Wards** * **Impact:** Critical in declaring jurisdictions child-marriage-free. * **Action Required:** Mobilize and pass resolutions to declare their jurisdictions child-marriage-free during Spell 3 (February 1 – March 8, 2026). **Faith Leaders, Community Influencers, and Marriage Service Providers** * **Impact:** Expected to amplify messages on child rights, safety, and empowerment. * **Action Required:** Actively engage and promote child rights, safety, and empowerment messages during Spell 2 (January 1 – January 31, 2026). **Schools, Colleges, and Universities** * **Impact:** Expected to participate in awareness activities. * **Action Required:** Organize and participate in awareness activities during Spell 1 (November 27 – December 31, 2025) including debates, essay competitions, interactive sessions, and pledge ceremonies.

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