According to the ‘Just Rights for Children’ report, which state recorded the highest decline in child marriages among girls?

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Recently, a report by Just Rights for Children (JRFC) showed child marriage in India declined by 69% for girls and 72% for boys. The report ‘Tipping Point to Zero: Evidence Towards a Child Marriage Free India’ was released at a UN General Assembly side event in New York. Assam leads with 84% decline in child marriages of girls, followed by Maharashtra and Bihar (70%), Rajasthan (66%), and Karnataka (55%). Strongest deterrents include arrests and First Information Reports (FIRs). The decline is attributed to coordinated action by Government of India, State governments, and civil society organisations over three years.

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Assam Recently, a report by Just Rights for Children (JRFC) showed child marriage in India declined by 69% for girls and 72% for boys. The report ‘Tipping Point to Zero: Evidence Towards a Child Marriage Free India’ was released at a UN General Assembly side event in New York. Assam leads with 84% decline in child marriages of girls, followed by Maharashtra and Bihar (70%), Rajasthan (66%), and Karnataka (55%). Strongest deterrents include arrests and First Information Reports (FIRs). The decline is attributed to coordinated action by Government of India, State governments, and civil society organisations over three years.

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