# Jagrukta Rath: Campaign to End Child Marriage in India
> Learn about Jagrukta Rath, a 100-day intensive caravan campaign across 18 Indian states aimed at ending child marriage and empowering communities.

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## Jagrukta Rath: Campaign Caravan
* An intensive 100-day campaign launched to end child marriage in India.

## The Crisis: Child Marriage in India
* Over 20% of girls in high-prevalence districts are married before 18.
* Statistical impact: Every minute, three girls are married off in India.

## Health Consequence: Infant Mortality
* Infant mortality rates are significantly higher for mothers under 20 (45 per 1,000 live births) vs. mothers 20-29 (33 per 1,000 live births).

## Prevalence of Early Marriage
* Data from NFHS (2019-2021) shows 23.3% of women aged 20-24 were married before 18.

## Campaign Strategy: Multi-Modal Caravan
* **Cycle Caravan:** Reaching interior villages for door-to-door engagement.
* **Motorcycle Caravan:** Engaging panchayat-level elected representatives.
* **Jagrukta Rath (Bus):** Flagship vehicle for interstate mobilization and media visibility.

## The 5 National Routes
* **Route 1:** Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand, UP.
* **Route 2:** Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Assam.
* **Route 3:** Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka.
* **Route 4:** Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra.
* **Route 5:** Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha.

## Key Campaign Activities
* Survivor leadership and lived experience sharing.
* Public pledge walls for community commitment.
* Outreach to religious influencers to clarify legal aspects.
* Recognition of local 'heroes' who prevent child marriages.

## Expected Outcomes
* Goal: Mass mobilization and a shift in cultural perception to achieve a Child Marriage Free India by 2030.
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