Udhavum Ullangal Illam,a well-known NGO in Chennai, points out the main factors that trigger the practice of child marriage in India:
- Poverty
- Illiteracy
- Poor healthcare facilities
- Gender bias
- Violence and abuse
- Educating young girls
- Creating awareness among parents
- Promoting and supporting the legislation against child marriage
- Making women leaders of the community
- Providing relevant economic support
Talking about child marriage and disapproving it in public through social media forums and live discussions, can be a step towards eradicating this cultural evil from India.
Udhavum Ullangal Illam encourages Indian citizens to come forward and take a pledge to end early marriages and let children grow in an environment that lets them be what they want to be.