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Adopting a child in India may become easier
WSN Network

Many Punjabis across the world find it difficult to adopt a child from back home because laws are so complicated. India, infamous for making adoption laws, norms and procedures extremely difficult to understand and follow and thus frustrating people's intentions to adopt a homeless child, is now taking the first baby steps to rectify the situation somewhat.

Despite having the worst figures worldwide of children in need of a home and caring family, India did not do much to make a move. Now, its Ministry of Women and Child development (WCD) has plans to launch a website where one can register and select a child for adoption, and simplify some procedures.

The website will be launched next month and will have a database of children and online registration. At present, those wanting to adopt have to register with the local Recognised Indian Placement Agencies (RIPA), shishu grihas or an adoption-coordinating agency. The process takes a minimum of seven months to a year for domestic adoption.

15 July  2009
 

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