¨     A month-long adoption awareness campaign launched by CARA.

¨     A month-long adoption awareness campaign will be celebrated in November by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.

¨     From October 1, awareness activities for Adoption Awareness Month have begun with a series of offline and online social media activities.

¨     This year’s theme has been set as “Non-Institutionalized Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyaang Children).”

¨     According to the Ministry, the campaign is dedicated to promoting the adoption of children with special needs.

¨     Myths and misconceptions surrounding adoption are also being addressed through this nationwide initiative.

¨     The transformative power and joy of adoption in building families is being celebrated as part of the campaign.

¨     Cultural programmes and competitions have been included in the awareness drive.

¨     The campaign also includes interactive sessions with prospective and adoptive parents, cultural programmes and competitions.