Current Affairs - International - Discussion

India achieved a landmark record of 4,515 child adoptions in FY 2024-25, marking the highest number in 12 years. This milestone was driven by enhanced identification drives, legal reforms, and digital interventions facilitated by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA). The introduction of 8,598 newly identified children into the adoption pool, the establishment of 245 new adoption agencies, and nationwide adoption awareness campaigns significantly contributed to this achievement. The Ministry of Women and Child Development’s efforts in foster care and alternate family-based care further supported this growth in adoption numbers.