A total of 4,515 child adoptions were recorded in 2024-25, marking the highest figure in over a decade, according to data from the Central Adoption Resource Authority. Among these, 4,155 adoptions were domestic.
Despite this progress, official data reveals that 35,549 prospective adoptive parents remain registered with CARA.
The increase in adoptions has been credited to several enhanced measures, including an intensive identification drive that added 8,598 children to the adoption pool, as stated by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
In collaboration with state governments, CARA established 245 new adoption agencies to streamline the adoption process and provide a structured support system for prospective adoptive parents.
The Identification Cell within CARA, along with widespread awareness campaigns, contributed significantly to these developments. The ministry highlighted that physical orientations were conducted across 12 states and Union Territories, complemented by 45 virtual training sessions.
These initiatives focused on improving adoption timelines, training Child Welfare Committee members, and providing counselling for both children and PAPs, the statement said.
(With PTI Inputs)
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