Ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, Bidar steps up vigil with special teams to prevent child marriages - The HinduPublished - April 17, 2026 07:56 pm IST - KALABURAGITahsildar Ravindra Dama stressed that the responsibility of preventing child marriages rests not only with government departments but with society at large. | Photo Credit: File photoAhead of Akshaya Tritiya, the Bidar district administration has formed special teams to keep vigil and prevent child marriages, alongside organising a one-day awareness programme for officials and staff of various departments at Bidar on Friday (April 17).The programme was jointly organised by the Directorate of Child Protection, Bengaluru, the district administration, zilla panchayat, the Department of Women and Child Development, allied departments, and the District Child Protection Unit, Bidar.Published - April 17, 2026 07:56 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }