India, April 18 -- The Delhi government has stepped up preventive measures against possible child marriages ahead of Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday, following an advisory from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), officials said on Friday.

According to officials, districts have been alerted to the possibility of a significant number of child marriages being solemnised on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej or Akti, which is considered auspicious in several parts of the country.

"The NCPCR had issued an advisory to all states and union territories. An advisory has been issued to all the districts," said an official.

To curb any such violations, inspection teams comprising tehsildars and patwaris...