The Indian government marked the first anniversary of its Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan with a 100-day campaign aiming for a child marriage-free country by 2030. India is committed to the UN goal of ending child marriage. Progress has been good but uneven across states. Data shows child marriage dropped from 47.4% in 2005-06 to 23.3% in 2019-21. Yet, some states like West Bengal (42%) and Bihar (40%) still have high rates. Girls with no education are more likely to marry early—48% marry before 18, versus 4% among highly educated girls. Poorer families also see more child marriages. The Prevention of Child Marriage Act (2006) and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (2012) have helped. But experts say social change is key, especially boosting girls’ education. The campaign has appointed over 54,000 child marriage prevention officers. In one year, 1,520 child marriages were stopped, mostly in Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. However, 198 marriages proceeded, leading to police and welfare actions. The campaign partners with faith leaders and youth groups to encourage timely reporting and stop child marriages. Government schemes like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao and West Bengal’s Kanyashree provide financial help and support girls’ education. There are mixed views on the Rupashree scheme, which gives money to families at daughters’ marriage after 18 but may send confusing messages. The government also proposed raising the legal marriage age for women from 18 to 21 to match men’s age, aiding education and health. However, some lawmakers want detailed review, warning that legal changes alone may criminalize many since 61% of women marry before 21. India’s effort to end child marriage continues with strong pushes on awareness, education, and law reforms, seeking to meet the UN’s 2030 target.