Description: Child marriage is a curse for our society. It has been prevalent in India for centuries. The reasons behind child marriage are mainly factors like poverty, illiteracy and patriarchy. Child marriage robs child of their childhood and spoils their well being. Child marriage is no less than exploitation of right. The essence of this creative- radio spot titled – “Nikkiyan Akhan, Vadde Supne”( Small Eyes, Big Dreams) is to raise awareness among society so as to save children from this social evil and to educate the mindsets of the individuals that the practice of child marriage has never proved to be beneficial in any case and always proved to be a detrimental factor. Let’s join hands to say no to child marriage.

Translation: Radio Spot Small Eyes, Big Dreams Stage Host (Female) :So Now I would like to call upon Honorable Deputy Commissioner of our city, who was indeed the student of our school and today is an inspiration to many. (Sound of Clappings) Deputy Commissioner :I am so indebted with the respect and honour I have received from you. I would like to tell all the students sitting here that, If you are determined to achieve something in your life and have passion to aspire, then you can live your dreams in reality. And….(Musical Effect) (Mother-in- Law waking the Girl who was dreaming) Mother-in-law : See Maharani is still murmuring in the dreams. Hey Girl ! you are still asleep. Who will wash the utensils? You think I am your servant to wake you up and make you work. Get up and wash the utensils, then brooming is to be done. Girl : O..oh.. ah.. Okay... I am up.... (Weeping monologue) What if I get a chance to achieve what I was dreaming of, the desire I aimed for....If the chain of the evil of child marriage was not stuck to my fate, I would have lived my dreams. If I would not have married at an early age, I would have spread my wings to fly high. Conclusion: Male Voice : Child Marriage, socially and legally is a punishable Offence. “Say no to Child Marriage, Say Yes to the bright future of the Children”.

Credits: Pratishtha Jain