Untying the knot in Telangana, one childhood at a time

The Telangana Department of Women Development and Child Welfare says 1,245 child marriages were prevented in 2025-26, and another 825 between April and August this year. Representational file image. Last December, 15-year-old Tanya* dressed for what she thought would be a temple visit. Her aunt helped her wear a langa voni , the traditional half-saree. Tanya was looking forward to the outing.

Despite a steady decline in child marriages in Telangana, the practice continues. Poverty, social pressures and family circumstances continue to place girls at risk of being married early, with consequences for their education, health and independence.

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