The incident occurred after the girl, studying in Class 7 at the Tribal Welfare Residential School for Girls in Kota, was sent home on April 23 for her summer holidays.
Tirupati:A minor tribal girl from Tirupati district, who was reportedly forced into marriage during her summer vacation, has pleaded for help to continue her education. The incident occurred after the girl, studying in Class 7 at the Tribal Welfare Residential School for Girls in Kota, was sent home on April 23 for her summer holidays.
Upon returning home, the girl was reportedly married off by her parents against her wishes. After the marriage, she managed to return to her school and informed the teachers about the incident. In response, the school staff immediately alerted the police and officials from the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS), who assisted in rescuing the girl and shifting her to the Nellore Bala Sadan for her safety.
Upon learning of the case, Yanadi Vidya Chaitanya Vedika state leader Puli Chenchaiah brought the issue to the attention of Nellore Mayor Potluri Sravanthi, who visited the Bala Sadan to meet the girl. During the visit, the girl expressed her desire to continue her education and not be married at such a young age.
The Mayor assured her that she would be re-admitted to her school after the summer holidays, and all necessary support would be provided for her education. “We will ensure that your studies are not interrupted, and you will have our full support”, the Mayor assured the girl.
Sravanthi instructed Tribal Welfare School principal Rajani and ITDA project officer Mallikarjuna Reddy to ensure that arrangements were made for the girl to resume her studies without any further disruption. The Mayor also handed over essential items, including clothing, fruits and snacks, to the girl.
The Yanadi Vidya Chaitanya Vedika expressed gratitude to the Mayor.
