What are the proposed amendments to RBD Act concerning ‘Birth Certificate’?
On Monday the parliament is presented with some amendments to the Registration of Births and Deaths Act (RBD), 1969, making adoptive parents accountable to make certain that the child is received with a
WCD to create awareness on Child Adoption
Ministry of Women and Child Development is all set to host a series of programs to create awareness about child adoption rights and stimulate a collective outreach thought in the society. On the
Things prospective parents need to be aware of
People nowadays are coming to the fore to adopt a child. Infertility might not always be the reason behind going for adoption. Some parents choose to adopt a child even when they have
Helping abandoned find new homes
It was the year 1981 when the District Child Welfare Department of Panchkula was instituted. Since then it has helped 550 abandoned children find homes and families. Bhagat Ram, District Child Welfare Officer
What are the inheritance rights of Children?
The second wave of Covid-19 proved to be more devastating than the first one, claiming more than 4 million lives all over India. The death toll includes parents of minors, mostly in their
A shifting paradigm for international adoption in India
Adoption is a legal procedure in India. The process involves seizing away the legal rights and obligations of a child to their biological parents followed by announcing a parent-child bond between people who