In a bold move to curb child marriages, the Rajasthan government has made it mandatory for printing presses to verify and print the age of the bride and groom on wedding invitation cards. The directive, issued by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Anand Kumar, aims to strengthen enforcement ahead of Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) and Peepal Purnima, festivals notorious for child marriages in the state.
Authorities have also been instructed to sensitize wedding service providers, including halwais, pandits, tent houses, band troops, caterers, and transporters, about the Child Marriage Prohibition Act to prevent their indirect involvement in illegal unions.
The government has directed District Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SPs), and Deputy Commissioners of Police to remain on high alert and actively monitor marriage ceremonies during the upcoming festival season. Strict action will be taken against those violating the law.
