Janasanyog (Assam) [India], May 27 (HBTV): Assam's campaign to eradicate child marriage was commended during the NDA CMs' Conclave in New Delhi, the Chief Minister's Office said in an official statement.

In the CMs' Conclave chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, Assam received appreciation from the Prime Minister for its government's determined efforts to eliminate child marriage from the state.

This was disclosed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a press briefing at the Assam House premises on Monday evening.

CM Sarma, who presented the state's best practice on eradicating child marriage, received approbation from the Prime Minister, Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states.

The Chief Minister gave a detailed presentation on how the state has managed to rein in child marriage through police crackdowns and with the cooperation of the public.

Prime Minister Modi appreciated the Assam Chief Minister’s initiative and urged the Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states to emulate Assam’s model to eliminate the menace of child marriage and contribute to building a healthy nation.

Modi also directed senior officials to visit Assam to gain first-hand experience of how the state achieved progress in eliminating child marriage through the relentless and concerted efforts of a dedicated police force.

In the day-long conclave, Chief Ministers of other NDA-ruled states also showcased their respective best practices in various areas, including water conservation, grievance redressal, strengthening administrative frameworks, education, women empowerment, and sports. (ANI)