The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women (APSCW) Thursday demanded that registration of marriages be made compulsory in the State.
Commission's chairperson Radhilu Chai along with vice-chairperson Heyomai Towsik and members Hoksum Ori, Likha Joya and Techi Hunmai during a meeting with Chief Minister Pema Khandu said hundreds of cases related to marriage come to the APSCW.
"Due to lack of any registration, husband-wife disputes remain unresolved or partially resolved," she said and urged the government to come up with a feasible act under which all marriages are registered, an official release said.
The Commission also expressed grave concern over the menace of drug-addiction among the youths of the state.
It requested the chief minister to keep provisions in the budget for establishment of drug rehabilitation centres and juvenile observation homes with proper facilities and manpower in the state.
"The upcoming generation needs attention and care from the state government or else drug addiction would wipe them out," the APSCW members said.