Maharashtra considers mentioning birthdate on wedding invitations to curb child marriages
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 07:56 UTC
- Sources: The Hindu
The Maharashtra child rights body is considering recommending that birthdates be mentioned on wedding invitations to prevent child marriages and teenage motherhood. The move aims to curb these issues in the state.
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