November 2019, happiness exploded in a north Chennai home with the reuniting of David with his birth mother. David is an adopted child and is now a Danish citizen. He has been in the quest to find his roots which led him to meet his mother after years of waiting. Born to Kalimoorthy and Dhanalakshmi,…
In a major concerning event, the number of prospective parents outnumbered children legally available with the CARA (Central Adoption Resource Authority) for adoption. There are 1,936 children available with the central body but couples waiting for adoption are rising, with approximately 36,000 are lined up to adopt until the present. Of the children available for…
Delhi Police crime branch has knocked out an inter-state racket of purported kidnapping and trafficking of newborn babies. The gang used to buy newborn babies from financially poor biological parents and sell them to childless couples in exchange for money. The gang members used to identify poor pregnant women and potential clients alongside. So far…
A US-based Christian couple is declared as the ‘adoptive parents’ of a minor girl born out of Hindu parents. The decision was taken by the Delhi High Court while chastising them for trying to adopt under an incorrect law. The High Court restated that Christian and Muslim couples are illegible to adopt a Hindu child…
Over 1,30,000 people lost their lives in the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in Maharashtra alone. This figure shows that the Covid-19 pandemic has grievously impacted the lives of children. An official figure, as revealed by the Women and Child Development (WCD), showed that nearly 15,793 have lost one parent, while close to 490…
Concerned about those who lost their parent[s] due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Maharashtra Women and Child Development minister Yashomati Thakur said the ministry has proposed schemes to ensure each child is covered and given aid for wellbeing. She was talking about long term solutions to help destitute children. Until now more than 400 children…
The NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights) cautioned social media platforms on illegal adoption. The Commission asked Twitter, Telegram, Facebook and Whatsapp to report illegal social media posts calling for the adoption of children orphaned due to Covid, failure to do so will put them under the scrutiny of strict action. This came…
Giving birth and raising a child is an extraordinary feeling. From advancing knowledge to shaping their future for a better cause, parenthood helps parents to grow holistically. While some are not fortunate enough to conceive a child, that doesn’t determine your journey to parenthood. Yes, you can be a parent even without carrying the child…
Fearing about the safety of Covid distressed children the Women and Child Development Ministry requested people not to share their details over social media platforms, as it can put their life at great risk. The Ministry said that such information should be given to Childline (1098) on an immediate basis. India is witnessing…
In a historical decision by Madurai Branch of Madras High Court on Friday, 28th March; fathers has a right to give his child in adoption in case mother is not living or is not taking care of child or is separated already. Justice S Tamilvanan and Justice V S Ravi has given this decision against…
