Category: CARA
Trushali
- 9 March 2026
Foreigner regional registration office (FRRO)
Foreigner regional registration office may exempt issue of exit visa to the adopted child travelling out of the country having No Objection Certificate and Conformity Certificate (required only in cases of Hague Adoption Convention ratified countries) from the Authority
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Functions of Authorised Foreign Adoption Agency
The Authorised Foreign Adoption Agency shall perform the following functions, namely:-Register the prospective adoptive parents interested to adopt children from India and to complete their Home Study Report expeditiously;Follow-up with Specialised Adoption Agency for ensuring early adoption after receipt
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Functions of Specialised Adoption Agencies
Function towards children: Every Specialised Adoption Agency shall:Be responsible for the care, protection and well-being of every child in its charge and shall cater to their health needs; emotional and psychological needs; educational and training needs; leisure and recreational
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CARA Reg 5: Eligibility criteria for prospective adoptive parents NRI/OCI/Foreigner Living Abroad
The prospective adoptive parents shall be physically, mentally, emotionally and financially capable, they shall not have any life threatening medical condition and they should not have been convicted in criminal act of any nature or accused in any case
Read More- 5 March 2026
2,000 children adopted by Indians, 224 by foreigners so far this year: Govt
www.business-standard.com/india-news/2-000-children-adopted-by-indians-224-by-foreigners-so-far-this-year-govt-123121301075_1.htmlPress Trust of IndiaNew Delhi2 min read Last Updated : Dec 13 2023 | 7:55 PM ISTWomen and Child Development Ministry had notified Adoption Regulations, 2022, which have been framed in line with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection
Read More- 4 March 2026
Over 1,100 adopted children returned to child care institutions in last 5 years
www.indiatoday.in/india/story/over-thousand-adopted-children-returned-child-care-institutions-last-years-1634072-2020-01-05Â Press Trust of IndiaNew Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 5, 2020 10:59 ISTA senior Central Adoption Resource Authority official said that most of the children were returned due to adjustment issues which is seen mainly in case of older children (over 8
Read More- 2 March 2026
79 children died in specialised adoption agencies from April-December 2022
www.thehindu.com/news/national/79-children-died-in-specialised-adoption-agencies-from-april-december-2022/article66622934.eceMarch 16, 2023 02:19 am | Updated 07:38 am IST - New DelhiThere is no report available regarding death of children after their adoption from these agencies: CentreVery low birth weight and premature birth were also some reasons for
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More girls than boys adopted in last three years: Govt. in ParliamentDecember 14, 2022 10:42 pm | Updated 10:42 pm IST – NEW DELHITHE HINDU BUREAU
December 14, 2022 10:42 pm | Updated 10:42 pm IST - NEW DELHITHE HINDU BUREAUwww.thehindu.com/news/national/more-girls-than-boys-adopted-in-last-three-years-govt-in-parliament/article66263457.eceThere was no waiting period for those who desired to adopt a child having special needs, and from immediate placement category who were mostly older
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Explained | The process and eligibility for adopting a child in India
www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-adoption-rules-detail/article65317981.eceThe Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition seeking simplification of the process of adoption. The plea submitted that less than 4,000 children are adopted annually in the country.April 14, 2022 06:58 pm | Updated April 15, 2022
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