In Andhra Pradesh, child marriages continue despite the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Sixteen-year-old Sushma was recently married off at age 15. Thanks to volunteers from Vasavya Mahila Mandali (VMM) and government officials, she was saved and sent back to school. The groom agreed to wait until she turns 18. Similar cases like Puja’s, a 17-year-old almost married to a 30-year-old man, were stopped by NGO and police teams. Poverty and family pressure drive many such marriages. However, success stories show hope. For example, a woman married at 15 became a successful entrepreneur after training from VMM. Another girl, Namita, was saved by her father and NGOs from a forced marriage. The Andhra Pradesh government is vigilant. They revised rules in 2023 and appointed over 47,000 Child Marriage Prohibition Officers. Awareness campaigns target wedding seasons. Since 2023, 3,828 child marriages were prevented statewide. District Collectors lead efforts with local partners and NGOs. Ravi Kant, JRC convenor, says, "The State government, district administrations, local communities and grassroots partners work in close coordination to make Andhra Pradesh a child marriage-free State by 2030." These combined efforts aim to protect girls’ futures and end a harmful tradition.