March 16, 2026 12:41 PM
CARA issues nationwide directions to strengthen adoption procedures, safeguard records and protect children’s identity
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has issued a series of nationwide directions to strengthen adoption procedures, ensure proper preservation of adoption records and protect the identity of children across the country. In three separate office memorandums sent to State Adoption Resource Agencies (SARAs) in all states and union territories, the authority - functioning under the Ministry of Women and Child Development - has called for strict compliance with adoption regulations and co...