As part of the nationwide Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat campaign, and intensive public awareness and sensitisation programme on the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006, and Sakshi One Stop Centre (OSC) support services was successfully organized at Thonoknyu Town and Thonoknyu Village, under Noklak District on 10th November 2026. Centre Administrator, S. Niamkoi, Sakhi-OSC, highlighted the key provisions of the prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 stated that child marriage severely impedes adolescent growth, interrupts formal education,exposes young mothers to high-risk early pregnancies, and perpetuates cycles of poverty and gender inequality.

She also stressed that the legal marriageable age is strictly 18 years for females and 21 years for males. Child marriage is a cognizable and non-bailable offense. Adult males marrying a child, as well as parents, guardians, priests, or service providers who solemnize, promote or abort child marriage, face rigorous imprisonment upto 2 years or a fine upto 1 Lakh. Community leaders were urged to actively monitor and report any impending child marriages in their respective Wards/villages and District Child Marriage Prohibition Officer (CMPOs). She also encouraged the Village and ward authorities to pass Village council resolutions declaring their jurisdictions Child-Marriage-Free in alignment with national mission targets.

Sujang M, Case Worker, Sakhi-One Stop Centre (OSC), Noklak, provided a comprehensive orientation on the integrated relief and support services available for women and children facing violence, distress,or exploitation. While, Miss Themhai L, Specialist in Financial Literacy (SFL) District Hub for Empowerment of Women (DHEW), Noklak sensitized the participants on the objectives and benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Scheme, eligibility criteria, and the process of registration, Special emphasis was laid on the importance of early registration, institutional delivery, and proper nutrition for pregnant women and lactating mothers. Eligible beneficiaries were also assisted on-the-spot for PMMVY registration.

The programme brought together key administrative officials, Village council leaders, women's organisations, youth bodies, church representatives, and local community stakeholders to reinforce a unified commitment toward achieving a child -marriage-free environment across the sub-division.