TNPSC Thervupettagam

Child Adoptions in India 2024-25

April 6 , 2025 13 hrs 0 min 71 0
  • India has seen a record number of child adoptions, 4,515 in FY 2024-25, the highest in the last 12 years.
  • Out of the total adoptions, 3,950 were domestic, while 565 were international.
  • The previous highest record was in 2012-13, with 4,354 adoptions.
  • The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has introduced 8,598 newly identified children into the adoption pool.
  • Additionally, 245 new adoption agencies were set up in coordination with state governments to streamline the adoption process.
  • According to the CARA, over 33,000 prospective adoptive parents are currently registered, while only around 2,141 children are legally available for adoption.

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