Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), Ministry of Women and Child Development celebrates November as National Adoption Awareness Month to promote legal adoptions in the country. Adoption Awareness Month is an annual event where CARA and all its stakeholders come together to raise awareness about the legal process of adoption. About 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. Theme for 2025 The theme for Adoption Awareness Month 2025 is "Non-Institutionalized Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyaang Children)”. This year, awareness activities for the Adoption awareness month with the theme of “Non-Institutionalized Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyaang Children) have started from 1st October, 2025 with a series of offline and online social media activities building up to the main launch of the National Adoption Awareness Month in November. The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) is hosting a nationwide online campaign with activities such as: Poster Making competitions, Pledge Taking, Mascot Creation, Sharing of Adoption Stories by parents and adoptees and Idea & suggestion Submissions to strengthen adoption processes. This nationwide campaign is dedicated to promoting the adoption of children with special needs, breaking myths and misconceptions surrounding adoption, and celebrating the joy and transformative power adoption brings to children and families. To mark the campaign, a special logo along with dedicated hashtag “#EveryChildMatters” has been designed to celebrate families and honour children who have been adopted as well as those currently waiting to find loving homes. As observed annually in November, Adoption Awareness Month aims to highlight key issues related to adoption and foster greater public understanding and engagement. Like every year, this year’s campaign will be a blend of offline and online initiatives. States such as Ladakh, Assam, Mizoram, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Andaman Nicobar Islands, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh and other states are organizing awareness events. The activities will include: Interactive sessions with prospective and adoptive parents, adoptees, and stakeholders. Cultural events, competitions, and Q&A sessions to share experiences and insights. Community campaigns to address myths and promote positive attitudes towards adoption. Additionally, social media campaigns will run throughout the month to spread awareness, encourage dialogue, and celebrate adoption success stories, especially for children with special needs. For more information visit CARA website