Karnataka faces a critical issue with over 28,500 underage pregnancies reported in 11 months, including 558 cases involving girls under 15.
This alarming trend is attributed to increased child marriages, societal pressures, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Child rights activists express concern, citing failures in health and education systems to address the issue effectively.
The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is conducting a comprehensive re-survey and ramping up awareness campaigns on legal protections for minors to combat this growing crisis.
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