Chandigarh: Punjab Cabinet Minister for Social Security, Women and Child Development, Dr. Baljit Kaur, said that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, is working with firm determination to eliminate the social evil of child marriage from the state. She said that ensuring a safe childhood, quality education and opportunities to realise dreams for every child remains one of the foremost priorities of the government.
Dr. Baljit Kaur informed that through effective government intervention and close coordination among various departments, a total of 137 child marriages were successfully prevented during 2025 and January-July 2026.
The Cabinet Minister said that to further strengthen prevention of child marriages, the Punjab Government has appointed 2,076 Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPOs), including all Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) and Principals of Government Senior Secondary Schools across the state. These officers are actively working at village and urban levels to create awareness, identify suspected cases and ensure timely legal action.
Reiterating the commitment of the Punjab Government, Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state government will continue to work with dedication towards protecting children’s rights, eliminating social evils and creating a safe, sensitive and child-friendly Punjab.
