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CARA Adoption Awareness Campaign 2026: Legal Adoption

4 September 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESCARA AdoptionAwarenessCampaign 2026:Legal Adoption4 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

CARA began an awareness drive in 2026 urging families to adopt only through lawful channels.

Key facts

  • Slogan: Legal Adoption. Safe Childhood. Secure Future. Say No to Illegal Adoption!
  • This drive promotes adoption that is legal, safe, transparent and child-centric.
  • State/UT-level workshops on awareness are to be held from September 2026.
  • CARA is working more closely with MoHFW and MHA to curb illegal adoption.

About CARA

  • Set up as a statutory body by the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

Exam angle

  • Body: CARA; legal basis: Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.
  • Ministries it coordinates with here: Health (MoHFW) and Home Affairs (MHA).
  • Campaign aim: stop illegal adoption.

Test yourself

1. CARA is a statutory body under which law?

The notes say it is a statutory body under the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015.

2. From when will CARA hold State/UT-level adoption awareness workshops?

Workshops start from September 2026.

3. CARA is strengthening coordination with which pair of ministries to prevent illegal adoption?

Coordination is with MoHFW and MHA.