India, June 25 -- In a bid to curb child marriages, the Maharashtra government is considering making it mandatory to print the birth dates of both the bride and groom on wedding invitation cards.

Women and Child Welfare Minister Aditi Tatkare informed the assembly on Wednesday that the State Child Rights Commission recommended the proposal, and the government is examining it.

Tatkare said consultations are underway with the Rural Development Department and the Law and Judiciary Department before a final decision is made. The government has also sought information from Rajasthan, where a similar provision has already been implemented.

Tatkare said the state may consider suitable amendments to the existing legal framework if required.

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