CARA Adoption Awareness Campaign 2026: Legal Adoption
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.