Agartala, April 26, 2025: A dissemination workshop titled “Situation Analysis and State Plan of Action for Ending Child Marriages in Tripura” was organized by the Centre for Women and Child Rights at National Law University, Tripura on Saturday. The event aimed to present a comprehensive analysis of child marriages in Tripura and foster discussions on strategies to eliminate the practice.

The workshop commenced with an inaugural address by Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Vice Chancellor of NLU Tripura, who welcomed participants and set the stage for the day’s deliberations. A detailed report on child marriage was jointly released by key dignitaries and presented by Dr. Debasree Debnath, Assistant Professor of Law, and Ms. Suchitra Tripura, Ph.D. Scholar. The report outlined critical findings and offered recommendations targeting legal, social, and educational reforms.

The event was attended by Subrata Kumar Dash, Additional District Magistrate and Collector, Jayanti Debbarma, Chairman of the Tripura Commission for Protection of Child Rights (TCPCR), and Dr. Madhulika Jonathan, Chief of UNICEF Office for Assam and Northeast States. These distinguished speakers highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts, multi-stakeholder engagement, and community outreach in eradicating child marriages and ensuring the welfare of children.

The workshop concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. (Dr.) Nachiketa Mittal, Registrar of NLU Tripura. He acknowledged the contributions of all participants and reiterated the University’s dedication to child rights advocacy and legal education.

The discussions and insights from the workshop underscored the urgent need for collective action to safeguard the future of children in Tripura.