Loying, Rishi and  Boruah, Jayanta <br/><br/>
Escalating spousal violence in Assam: Observations from NFHS-4 and NFHS-5 rounds 

 - Economic & Political Weekly   
 - 61(11), Mar 14, 2026: p.21-23 
<br/><br/> Despite a nearly balanced gender ratio and the perception of higher autonomy among Assamese women, the state has witnessed a disturbing rise in spousal violence, surpassing national averages. This article investigates the evolving trends and determinants of spousal violence in Assam by analysing data from the National Family Health Survey-4 (2015–16) and NFHS-5 (2019–21) rounds. There is an urgent need for a multi-sectoral policy response through community engagement, institutional accountability, legal reforms, and expansion of helpline and counselling services.-Reproduced <br/><br/>https://www.epw.in/journal/2026/11/commentary/escalating-spousal-violence-assam.html<br/>