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Child marriage has declined over one and a half decades, however, it the incidence remains high in West Bengal with around 42% of the women in the age group of 20-24 marrying before 18.

The objective of this analysis is to study and trace the trends in the practice of child marriage in West Bengal. The review will examine socio-economic determinants to understand the specific role of these factors, which perpetuate this harmful practice.