24 minor girls in Odisha school hostels became pregnant in last two years, Assembly told
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By The Hindu
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In brief
A critical child protection crisis has emerged in Odisha's hostel system, with alarming reports of 24 underage girls experiencing pregnancy over a two-year span. The situation deteriorated significantly in 2025-26, recording 15 cases alone, with Kandhamal district facing the most severe impact. Authorities have initiated formal criminal investigations and are implementing enhanced safeguarding measures to prevent further incidents and protect vulnerable students.
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24 minor girls in Odisha school hostels became pregnant in last two years, Assembly told
24 minor girls in Odisha hostels pregnant over two years; 15 in 2025-26, Kandhamal worst-hit, FIRs filed, calls for stronger safeguards.
