Guwahati, June 10 -- Reported by Mrinal Banik

Guwahati: Tripura has recorded significant progress in its fight against child marriage, with authorities successfully preventing 9,982 such cases during the 2025-26 financial year, Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy said on Monday.

Speaking at a press conference in Agartala, Roy credited the achievement to the combined efforts of district administrations, law enforcement agencies, local self-governments and child protection institutions. He said the growing number of interventions reflects stronger coordination among stakeholders working to safeguard children's rights across the state.

While highlighting the success, the minister acknowledged that child marriage remains...