CARA- Central Adoption Resource Authority

CARA

Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is a statutory body of Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India. It functions as the nodal body for adoption of Indian children and is mandated to monitor and regulate in-country and inter-country adoptions. CARA is designated as the Central Authority to deal with inter-country adoptions in accordance with the provisions of the Hague Convention on Inter-country Adoption, 1993, ratified by Government of India in 2003.
CARA primarily deals with adoption of orphan, abandoned and surrendered children through its associated /recognised adoption agencies.

Adoption Regulations 2017, effective from 16.01.2017
www.adoptionindia.nic.in is not accessible, Only visit- www.cara.nic.in
For any complaints, kindly send an email to carahdesk.wcd@nic.in or call on Toll free no- 1800 111 311 in all working days (9:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
Imp. Note: CARINGS is the only official portal for registration for Prospective Adoptive Parents (PAPs). Please do not register for adoption on any other web portal. You may access CARINGS through www.cara.nic.in
Passport is normally issued within 10 days of filing of application. In case of delays in issue of passport of adopted child, AFAA/CA may contact the Specialised Adoption Agency (SAA) concerned directly. They may also contact carahdesk.wcd@nic.in or toll free number 1800-111-311.

Upcoming Events

One Day State Level Orientation Programme on Adoption Regulations 2017 for Multi-Stakeholders at Dadra Nagar Haveli on 20.07.2017 in Silvassa, Dadra Nagar Haveli
One Day State Level Orientation Programme on Adoption Regulations 2017 for Multi-Stakeholders at Daman and Diu on 21.07.2017 in Daman & Diu
One Day State Level Orientation Programme on Adoption Regulations 2017 for Multi-Stakeholders at West Bengal on 29.07.2017 & 30.07.2017 in Thane, Maharashtra
One Day State Level Orientation Programme on Adoption Regulations 2017 for Multi-Stakeholders at Haryana on 01.08.2017 in Panchkula ,Haryana

Guidelines

Process Related to Adoptable Children

Adoption means a legal process that allows someone to become the parent of a child, even though the parent and child are not related by blood. But in every other way, adoptive parents are the child's parents Read More >>
Procedure for
Adoption

Every resident Indian Prospective Adoptive Parent (PAP), who intends to adopt a child, shall register online in Child Adoption Resource Information and Guidance System by filling up the application form as provided in Schedule-5 and uploading the relevant documentsread Read More >>
Role of
Agencies & Authorities

Various recognised agencies and authorities have been assigned roles to facilitate adoption process as per Guidelines Governing Adoption of Children-2015 Read More >>