The United Nations has designated November 27 as the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage. The date matters for India because the 'Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat' campaign was launched on November 27, 2024; Just Rights for Children founder Bhuwan Ribhu proposed the UN resolution. NFHS-5 found 23.3% of women aged 20-24 married before 18, falling to 20.1% in NFHS-6 (2023-24). India targets a 10% reduction by 2026, while SDG 5, Target 5.3, seeks elimination by 2030.