The Ministry of Women and Child Development is observing Adoption Awareness Month 2024 to encourage legal adoptions in the country. This year’s theme for the month is ‘Rehabilitation of Older Children through Foster Care and Foster Adoption.’

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has planned a mega campaign along with other events to draw attention to adoption-related issues, with an emphasis on the adoption of children who are older, have special needs, or are currently in foster care. As part of the annual campaign, the Ministry is celebrating the occasion in Lucknow on the 21st of this month in Uttar Pradesh. CARA will also launch a special campaign for online events. Activities such as storytelling, poster making, slogans, pledges, and online surveys will be conducted through the MyGov portal to engage the larger public and disseminate information about adoption and foster adoption.