By: Nazia Nabi

Adoption is one of the most beautiful expressions of love and humanity! It is a journey that brings families together, not through blood, but through heart. In India, where thousands of children live in child care institutions waiting for the warmth of a loving home, adoption provides them with the gift of belonging and the promise of a better future.

Today many individuals, couples, and even families who already have children are choosing to adopt, not out of necessity, but out of the desire to share their lives and love. It is a hopeful and life affirming choice that transforms both the lives of the children and those who welcome them home.

To ensure that every adoption is carried out ethically and in the best interest of the child, India has established a well-structured legal framework. At the center of this system are two key bodies: the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) and the Child Welfare Committee (CWC).

CARA, under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, oversees and regulates the entire adoption process. It operates through an online portal........

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