{"id":15156,"date":"2026-01-08T19:25:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15156"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:25:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T13:55:29","slug":"adoption-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=15156","title":{"rendered":"Adoption in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h2 id=\"Titleh2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Adoption in India<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"Subtitleh3\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><span id=\"ltrSubtitle\"><br \/>\nLegal Framework, Procedures and Child Protection Mechanisms<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"PrDateTime\" class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 16 DEC 2025 12:00PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"5\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India&#8217;s adoption system operates under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and Adoption Regulations, 2022, facilitated by CARA through Mission Vatsalya digital platform.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA\u2019s digital system (CARINGS) ensures transparent, secure and child-centred adoption, enabling\u00a0prospective adoptive parents\u00a0nationwide to register and adopt without geographical barriers.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>60-day Home Study Reports, 48\u201396-hour referral windows, and mandatory 2-year follow-ups ensure child welfare.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India is committed to ensuring that every child has the right to grow up in a loving family environment. The Government of India, through the\u00a0Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)\u00a0under the\u00a0Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), has established a comprehensive legal and institutional framework to facilitate in-country and inter-country adoptions while safeguarding the best interests of the child.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Legal adoption in India is governed by the\u00a0Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (amended 2021)\u00a0and the\u00a0Adoption Regulations, 2022, which provide a transparent, child-centric mechanism for matching orphaned, abandoned, and surrendered children with prospective adoptive parents. The framework prioritises family-based care over institutional rehabilitation, recognising that permanent family placement ensures the emotional, social, and cognitive development of children.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India&#8217;s adoption ecosystem\u2014the legal provisions, procedural requirements, digital infrastructure, safeguards against exploitation, and special provisions for children with diverse needs, highlights the Government&#8217;s ongoing efforts to promote adoption.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Legal and Institutional Framework<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image004GU4Q.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development that functions as the nodal body for adoption of Orphan, Abandoned and Surrendered Children through its associated\/recognized adoption agencies. Additionally, Relative Adoption, Adoption by Step Parents and Foster Adoption are also being facilitated by CARA.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>It promotes &amp; facilitates in-country adoption and regulates inter-country adoption in accordance with:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (amended 2021)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Adoption Regulations, 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Model Foster Care Guidelines, 2024<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>These frameworks ensure that the\u00a0best interests of the child\u00a0remain at the center of every adoption decision.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Digital Adoption System<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA operates upon a centralized\u00a0online adoption platform &#8211; Mission Vatsalya. The system ensures:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Complete transparency in the adoption process<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Security and confidentiality of sensitive information<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Child-centric decision-making<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Equal access for prospective adoptive parents across all states<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Automated, preference-based matching of legally free children with Prospective Adoptive Parents<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Features like Special Needs and Immediate Placement tabs for direct child selection<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>End-to-end application tracking with real-time SMS and email alerts for all stakeholders<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Prospective adoptive parents (PAPs)\u00a0can register online and adopt children from any state through this streamlined digital system, eliminating geographical barriers and reducing processing time.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Adoption Process: Key Highlights<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Who Can Adopt?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The eligibility criteria for prospective adoptive parents are clearly defined in Section 57 of the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and Regulation 5, 21 of the Adoption Regulations, 2022. Key provisions include:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00b7\u00a0Resident Indians\u00a0must register on CARA&#8217;s\u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cara.wcd.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00b7\u00a0Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)\u00a0and foreigners residing in India require a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Embassy\/High Commission before registering. The NOC confirms that the adoption complies with the laws and regulations of both India and the prospective adoptive parents&#8217; home country<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00b7\u00a0Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), OCIs and foreigners living abroad\u00a0must follow a separate protocol and register through Authorized Foreign Adoption Agencies (AFAA), Central Authorities (CA), or Indian Diplomatic Missions (IDM). If there is no AFAA or CA in their country, they should contact the relevant government department or Indian diplomatic mission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00b7\u00a0Single women\u00a0may adopt a child of any gender; single divorced ladies can adopt a girl child; single men are not eligible to adopt a girl child as per Section 57(4) and Regulation 5(2)(c)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00b7\u00a0Couples with two or more children\u00a0can only adopt special needs or hard-to-place children unless they are relatives or step-children, as per Regulation 5(7). These PAPs are not eligible for seniority on CARINGS as they are only eligible for direct reservation of the child.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00b7\u00a0Income: CARA guidelines do not specify a minimum or maximum income for PAPs. However, the income should be stable and sufficient to ensure the child&#8217;s well-being and upbringing<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00b7\u00a0Differently-abled persons\u00a0can adopt a child, depending upon the HSR agency&#8217;s approval<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Registration and Documentation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>PAPs must apply online in the prescribed format as per Schedule VI of Adoption Regulations, 2022, and submit required documents including:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Identity and address proof (Aadhar card, passport, voter ID, electricity bill, or postpaid telephone bill)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Medical certificate from any licensed medical practitioner (MBBS degree minimum), certifying that PAPs do not suffer from any chronic, contagious, or fatal diseases and are fit to adopt<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Marriage certificate (for couples) or divorce decree (if applicable)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Income proof<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Family photographs<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>A rent agreement cannot be submitted as proof of residence. PAPs must provide Aadhar card, electricity bill, postpaid telephone bill, voter ID card, or passport with the current address, or they must update the address on any of these documents.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In the &#8220;motivation of adoption&#8221; section of the registration form, PAPs should explain the reasons why they want to adopt. This is an opportunity to share personal feelings and aspirations for adopting a child.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Documents must be uploaded within 30 days after registration, or the application will be rejected and PAPs will need to re-register. There is no option to revive the previous application; PAPs must create a fresh registration.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>For more details, please refer to the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cara.wcd.gov.in\/PDF\/adoption%252520regulations%2525202022%252520english_27.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adoption Regulations, 2022.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Home Study Report (HSR)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>After registration and document submission, a social worker from a Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA) or District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) prepares a comprehensive Home Study Report within 60 days. This report assesses the suitability of prospective parents based on various parameters including emotional readiness, financial stability, and motivation to adopt. The HSR is valid for three years and must be revalidated before expiry.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The HSR agency must complete the Home Study Report within 60 days (two months) from the date of registration and submission of documents, and ensure revalidation prior to expiry of three years.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>If the Home Study Report (HSR) of the PAPs is nearing its expiration date after reserving a child, the matching process should be completed in a timely manner before expiration of HSR.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Seniority and Matching<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Seniority is determined by registration date and governs child referrals<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>PAPs can choose two states based on identity proofs or alternatively choose a cluster of states (as per Regulation 3(b)). PAPs who registered after November 2022 are not eligible to receive a child preference from three states or anywhere in India; they are limited to two states or a cluster.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Referrals are executed based on seniority and child availability matching PAPs&#8217; preferences (age, gender, state). CARA executes the referral based on PAPs&#8217; preferences but does not consider or promote the child&#8217;s caste, creed, or religion.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Seniority may fluctuate when PAPs change preferences, but referrals are based on registration date, not seniority number. The seniority number is dynamic; when PAPs change their preferences for a child, their seniority number may fluctuate. However, this change typically won&#8217;t have a significant impact, as referrals are being executed only on the date of seniority, not according to the amount of seniority.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Delays in HSR re-validation will not impact seniority, but PAPs will not be eligible for child referral until re-validation is completed. During delays, PAPs&#8217; seniority will not be visible on the portal.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Special provisions exist for PAPs who registered as couples but later divorced\/widowed, or registered as single but later married (Regulations 44(6) and 44(7)).<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>PAPs who have not received a single referral within three years of HSR approval: As per Regulation 5(9), seniority shall be counted from their date of registration except those who have crossed composite years of one hundred and ten years.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Once PAPs receive referral and the HSR is revalidated, the PAPs&#8217; current age will be considered for the remaining referral(s). For clarification on age criteria, please refer to Regulation 5(4) of the Adoption Regulations, 2022.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>RELOCATION SCENARIO\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In-country PAPs moving abroad:\u00a0The RI\/NRI\/OCI PAP must re-register for inter-country adoption when relocating to a foreign country, without withdrawing their previous registration. They can choose to continue their in-country registration or register afresh as an RI\/NRI\/OCI. Their seniority may be maintained based on the earlier registration upon re-registration. For further clarification, they should contact the relevant AFAA, Central Authority, or Indian Diplomatic Mission.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Inter-country PAPs relocating to India:\u00a0The inter-country PAPs relocating to India must re-register on CARINGS as &#8220;RI&#8221; and complete the HSR. Upon registration, their seniority may be maintained based on their previous registration, as per their request.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Child\u00a0Referral\u00a0Process<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>PAPs receive up to\u00a0three child referrals\u00a0based on their seniority and preferences (age, gender, state)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>There is a\u00a0one-month interval\u00a0between consecutive referrals<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>For\u00a0in-country PAPs: 48 hours to reserve a child after viewing the profile<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>For\u00a0inter-country PAPs: 96 hours to reserve a child<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Each referral includes the child&#8217;s photographs, Child Study Report (CSR), and Medical Examination Report (MER)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>If PAPs do not accept the reserved child, they will be moved to the bottom of the seniority list (Regulation 11(14))<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>If Resident Indian, Non-Resident Indian, or OCI prospective adoptive parents do not reserve a child after receiving three referrals, they will be debarred from the adoption process for one year. Similarly, foreign prospective adoptive parents will be debarred for a period of one year if they do not reserve a child after two referrals.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>After the debarred period, PAPs must register fresh with new credentials; seniority will be based on the new registration date. After completing the one-year debarred period, the entire process will be treated as a fresh application. PAPs cannot continue with their previous\/old application.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The waiting period of PAPs depends upon their seniority and availability of children as per the preference of children given by PAPs regarding age, gender, health, State\/UT of child etc. However, the PAPs can access their seniority with their login ID and password.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Children who are not reserved through a 7-day portal are referred to foreign PAPs. Up to two child profiles are referred with a one-month gap between referrals.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Child Study Report and Medical Examination<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Child Study Report is a detailed document prepared for children who are legally free for adoption. It includes general information about the child, such as name, age, sex, place of birth, and circumstances of surrender or abandonment. The report also provides insights into the child&#8217;s development, including intelligence, behaviour, personality, play activities, and educational progress.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Medical Examination Report (MER) is provided by a licensed medical professional, usually a pediatrician, after conducting a thorough health examination. It signifies the overall health and medical status of the child and ensures that prospective adoptive parents are fully informed about the child&#8217;s physical and mental condition before proceeding with adoption.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) is required to file a report on the status of the child within 15 days.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Matching and Custody<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Specialized Adoption Agency obtains PAP details from the Designated Portal and schedules an appointment for matching. The Adoption Committee assesses the suitability of prospective adoptive parents and documents the process in meeting minutes. The District Magistrate issues the adoption order within 60 days.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Adoption Fees<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>For Resident Indians or OCI\/Foreigners living in India:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u20b96,000 during Home Study Report preparation<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u20b950,000 when the child is placed in custody (\u20b910,000 for each additional child)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u20b92,000 for each of the four post-adoption follow-up visits (totalling \u20b98,000)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>For inter-country adoptions, HSR fees are based on the norms of the receiving country. The fee during Pre-Adoption Foster Care (PAFC) is \u20b950,000 for a normal child and $5,000 for adopting a special needs child. Follow-up fees are also based on receiving country norms.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Important Note: Adoption fees once submitted to Specialized Adoption Agencies are non-refundable, as decided by the Steering Committee in its 36th meeting held on 02\/01\/2024.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Stringent measures such as a fixed fee structure, CARA&#8217;s digital adoption process, a grievance redressal system, and legal penalties are in place to prevent local adoption agencies from exploiting prospective parents for money.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Post-Adoption Follow-Up<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In-country adoptions: 4 follow-up visits over 2 years<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Inter-country adoptions: 6 follow-up visits over 2 years<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>These visits ensure the child&#8217;s well-being and smooth integration into the family. If one parent is working abroad, the family can move with the adopted child before completion of 2 years, with remaining follow-ups conducted by the authorized agency of their new location.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>For in-country adoption, CARA issues a support letter for the child&#8217;s passport only after at least one post-adoption follow-up report has been completed. If the 2 years of legal adoption is completed, a support letter is not required as per Regulation 42 of the Adoption Regulations, 2022.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Special Categories of Adoption<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Step-Parent Adoption<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Step-parents can adopt their stepchild by following the process provided on the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.mgovcloud.in\/zm\/reUrlCheck.do?url=https:\/\/cara.wcd.gov.in&amp;uvd=080112ba01905768ec857548b92581c3a50000ead0be9786787766ddffee1b73094943aabb1e2ab1aec4c07e461eca55d4f515cf21009f0a0b22b249e0294bd573e06970a9412db60224644fa3080d0610cf0513dd9603b74d0fbe53d6984e8aa80304e5b7665fba9b6b9a2a329a508b751f0181b4e459fa2220bf7fe29f7d2cc74e1482dbf0a15a2f4527f8cee49b31f3d6f15742033b97b9edda88c057ff8bdd9ad88707f62232ec81afa5558c6a451331a630a5c5fe8a9e7a0b5bb2ce2c\">CARA Website<\/a>\u00a0under the \u201cParents\u201d section. After submitting the step-parent adoption registration form, the consent of the biological parent, the step-parent, and parent who has visitation rights is required. This consent must be given before the Child Welfare Committee.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In case the custody of the child is under litigation, the adoption process shall be initiated only after the finalisation of the case by the court concerned.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Relative Adoption<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>For relative adoption, a relative refers to close family members such as a paternal or maternal uncle or aunt, or a paternal or maternal grandparent.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>PAPs cannot adopt a known child themselves, except in cases of relative or step-child adoption. The eligibility and procedure for adoption by relatives is available on\u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.mgovcloud.in\/zm\/reUrlCheck.do?url=https:\/\/cara.wcd.gov.in&amp;uvd=080112ba013c80363a0e7e596266d28de600003f0fc42fcbd8bb76bfbfb201c892b3ba7766067c296380e14f00a3a46999df51078a7810c38a5344225de2ab869e51797124e013757bd8f7b495414823fe07e226806876044c0f3a192978b889f332318d1c8646704e4e7031f5363af229f56037bab114f0921402d7c3292551093581ff5e376612260d217de6e6aca5417996f5b11f40fc5c3a4cd8d5bcc61f1b871225999e45abf2160e0293d0659856b0e7da794ed25440e1b420728544\">CARA Website<\/a>\u00a0under the &#8220;Parents&#8221; main menu.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Sibling Adoption<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Sibling category refers to the referral of two or more siblings, which may include twins. It aims to place siblings together during adoption, with one child matching the preference and the others may be older. There is no specific minimum income requirement to adopt siblings; eligibility and suitability are assessed by the social worker during the Home Study Report.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Financial capability is assessed in a contextual manner through the HSR.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Immediate Placement Category<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In the Immediate Placement (IP) category, older children between the ages of 6 to 18 are available for adoption. These children are often hard to place and can be selected directly through the Immediate Placement tab on CARINGS.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Special Considerations for Live-in Couples<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>As of now, child adoption can be done by either single PAPs or married couples with 2 years of stable marriage. A circular regarding registration of cases of single PAPs having a live-in partner in a long-time relationship and not married is available on the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cara.wcd.gov.in\/PDF\/adoption%252520regulations%2525202022%252520english_27.pdf\">CARA website<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>National Adoption Awareness 2025:\u00a0#EveryChildMatters<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>November is annually observed as\u00a0National Adoption Awareness Month\u00a0across India to promote the fundamental principle that every child deserves a loving and caring family environment. The theme for\u00a0Adoption Awareness Month 2025\u00a0was\u00a0\u201cNon-Institutionalised Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyaang Children)\u201d.\u00a0This year\u2019s focus was to sensitise the public and stakeholders to view children with special needs not through the lens of sympathy, but of\u00a0<em>inclusion, acceptance and equality<\/em>. The campaign #EveryChildMatters emphasised that every child \u2014 regardless of physical or developmental challenges \u2014 has the right to family life, affection, and dignity.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Special Focus: Children with Special Needs<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA prioritises adoption of children with special needs (Divyaang children), emphasising that special needs does not mean incapability, and many of those children have only mild or temporary health conditions.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Support for Special Needs Adoption:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Prospective adoptive parents registered for adopting a normal child can reserve a special needs or hard-to-place child with the same registration<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>If PAPs wish to drop out of this reservation, it would have no effect on their seniority<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>For inter-country adoptions, the fee during PAFC for adopting a special needs child is $5,000<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>SAAs facilitate additional photographs and video clips of children and arrange video calls with children after reservation from the Special Needs Portal<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>NRI couples based abroad who want to adopt a special needs child can see or visit the child through these facilitated interactions<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Couples with two or more children can only adopt special needs children or hard-to-place children, unless they are relatives or step-children, as per Regulation 5(7) of Adoption Regulations.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In the case of direct reservation through the Special Needs Portal, the child will be automatically released from PAPs&#8217; profile after 30 days from the date of reservation, regardless of any impact on the PAP&#8217;s seniority.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Fostering Stability: A Key Step Towards Adoption<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>While adoption remains the central route for long-term family integration, foster care is recognized as a vital interim mechanism, especially for older children and those needing more time for careful placement.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Foster care provides children a nurturing, family-like environment while efforts for permanent adoption continue. This ensures they are not left in institutional care while helping them build emotional stability and normalcy. Foster care is available only to Indian citizens residing in India; persons living abroad cannot foster a child from India.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Foster Care Process<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The foster care process for Prospective Foster Parents (PFPs) involves several stages:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Self-Registration: PFPs submit documents like family photo, ID proof, medical certificate, income proof, marriage\/divorce certificate to DCPU<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Shortlisting &amp; Matching: DCPU reviews and shortlists PFPs, then presents them to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for matching with a child based on needs<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Placement Process: Once approved, CWC issues a foster care order and PFP signs an undertaking. DCPU uploads necessary documents<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Monthly Inspections: CWC conducts regular home inspections to ensure the child&#8217;s well-being and family standards<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Foster Adoption: After 2 years in foster care, if the child is legally free, the case may proceed to foster adoption<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Child Documents: DCPU uploads the child&#8217;s care plan, social investigation report, medical exam results, and PFP&#8217;s home study report for review<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Foster Adoption Process<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The process involves:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Registration of Foster Parents by DCPU<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Registration of the Child by DCPU<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>DCPU sends the proposal to State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA), which forwards it to CARA<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA issues a Pre-approval Letter, and the proposal returns to SARA, then DCPU<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>DCPU submits the final application to the District Magistrate for the adoption\u00a0order<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image00642GF.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Safeguards and Transparency: Strengthening Legal Trust<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA ensures that every adoption\u2014domestic or inter-country\u2014follows a strict, regulated process:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Adoption is conducted under the\u00a0Juvenile Justice Act\u00a0and the\u00a0Adoption Regulations, 2022, ensuring legal sanction and child protection safeguards<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The adoption process via the digital platform\u00a0CARINGS\u00a0offers transparency, streamlined matching, and secure handling of sensitive information<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Prospective Adoptive Parents (PAPs) follow a regulated procedure including registration, Home Study Report, child referral, selection within designated time windows, and post-adoption follow-up<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>All children available for adoption are legally free for adoption (OAS children &#8211; orphaned, abandoned, and surrendered), having been declared so by the Child Welfare Committee<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA does not consider or promote the child&#8217;s caste, creed, or religion during matching; referrals are based on PAPs&#8217; preferences such as state, age, and gender<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Child Management Officer files a report on the status of the child within 15 days<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The District Magistrate issues the adoption order within 60 days<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Preventing Exploitation and Illegal Adoption<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Fixed fee structure prevents financial exploitation by agencies<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Digital process ensures transparency and accountability<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Grievance redressal system available for concerns<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Legal penalties for violations<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA processes only those children who are declared legally free for adoption. Any private adoption (directly amongst the parties) conducted outside CARA\u2019s prescribed framework is treated as illegal, except in cases processed under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act (HAMA).<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Additional Administrative Safeguards<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>PAPs can update their address through the CARINGS portal Profile Update tab<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>PAPs can track their seniority and application status through login credentials<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Real-time adoption data is accessible through CARINGS Dashboard at\u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/carings.wcd.gov.in\/CARA_Dashboard.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/carings.wcd.gov.in\/CARA_Dashboard.aspx<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Password reset facilities available for PAPs who have forgotten login credentials<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Inter-Country Adoption: Facilitating Global Pathways for Families<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA&#8217;s mandate covers both in-country and inter-country adoption in line with international conventions, enabling Indian children, including those with special needs, to find homes abroad when suitable, while maintaining regulatory oversight to protect the child&#8217;s best interests.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Key Process Elements<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>NRIs, OCIs and foreigners living abroad must register through Authorized Foreign Adoption Agencies (AFAA), Central Authorities (CA), or Indian Diplomatic Missions (IDM)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>NRIs and OCIs are treated at par with Resident Indians as per Regulation 15 of Adoption Regulations 2022<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Foreign prospective adoptive parents have\u00a096 hours\u00a0to reserve a child after viewing the profile<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>No objection certificate (NOC) is issued within 10 days of child acceptance subject to completion of all documents specifically Article 5\/17 from the receiving countries.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Six mandated post-placement follow-ups over 2 years ensure the child&#8217;s well-being<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Strict adherence to the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and Adoption Regulations, 2022 protects children&#8217;s best interests<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Psychological Report Requirements<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The psychological report can be prepared by any recognized mental health professional, whether government or private<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>There is no specific format, but the report must be detailed enough to analyze the suitability of the PAPs to adopt and care for a child<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Inter-Country HAMA Process<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The procedure for inter-country adoption by non-resident Indians or OCI cardholders under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 involves several steps<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>First, the prospective adoptive parents contact the adoption agency in the receiving country, which sponsors their application to CARA<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA then shares the details with the DCPU, who prepares a family background report<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>After completing the inquiry, the District Magistrate sends a verification certificate to CARA<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>CARA then issues a No Objection Certificate or support letter depending on whether the receiving country is a Hague signatory<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Custody Process<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Parents may take the child into\u00a0pre-adoption foster care\u00a0after the NOC, with an undertaking<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Final custody\u00a0is granted after the adoption order, passport, and visa are issued<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Please visit\u00a0<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/cara.wcd.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CARA<\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Conclusion: A Vision for Secure Futures and Strong Families<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India&#8217;s adoption framework represents a comprehensive, child-centric approach to ensuring that every orphaned, abandoned, and surrendered child has the opportunity to grow up in a loving family environment. Through the Central Adoption Resource Authority and the robust legal provisions under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and Adoption Regulations, 2022, the Government has established a transparent, accountable system that balances accessibility for prospective adoptive parents with stringent safeguards for child protection.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Through continued awareness efforts, India is building an ecosystem where adoption is not just a process but a celebration of new beginnings, where every child matters, every family is strengthened, and every future is secured.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adoption in India Legal Framework, Procedures and Child Protection Mechanisms Posted On: 16 DEC 2025 12:00PM by PIB Delhi Key Takeaways India&#8217;s adoption system operates under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 and Adoption Regulations, 2022, facilitated by CARA through Mission Vatsalya digital platform. 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