Visionary social reformer’s ideas continue to guide nation: PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule

April 11, 2026 9:19 AM

Visionary social reformer’s ideas continue to guide nation: PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tributes to Mahatma Jyotirao Phule on his birth anniversary, describing him as a visionary social reformer who dedicated his life to the ideals of equality, justice, and education. Marking the beginning of his 200th birth anniversary celebrations, the Prime Minister said Phule’s thoughts continue to guide society in its pursuit of progress and empowerment. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “On the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule, paying tribut...

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat: India Steps Up Fight to End Child Marriage by 2030

January 9, 2026 12:18 PM

Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat: India Steps Up Fight to End Child Marriage by 2030

India has steadily strengthened its legal, social and administrative response to child marriage, combining decades of reform with a renewed national mission to eliminate the practice by 2030. While child marriage is prohibited by law, the government recognises that deep-rooted social practices require sustained awareness, enforcement and community participation. According to the National Family Health Survey-5 (2019–21), 23 per cent of women aged 20–24 were married before the age of 18, a fi...