Q. Recently, which state assembly passed a bill to raise the minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Notes: The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed a bill to raise the minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years. The Prohibition of Child Marriage (Himachal Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2024, was approved by voice vote. The Bill amends the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006, which is a central law. Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandil stated that raising the marriage age provides better opportunities for women. Early marriages hinder women's education, career progress, and health. The Bill aims to improve women's physical development and prevent early motherhood. Early marriage limits women's success and affects their overall well-being.