Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)celebrated its 5^th Annual Day in New Delhi today.The function was attended by Secretary WCD, Rabindra Panwar, alongwith other senior officials of the Ministry, its associated Statutory/Autonomous Bodies and representatives from the States and Union Territories.  As part of the Advocacy, souvenirs to commemorate the Annual Day was unveiled during the event. 

Lastyear, CARA has conducted various training programmes and workshops at national and state levels for all the stakeholders of the adoption programme.  It has also carried out a number of advocacy programs through various mediums for creating awareness and sensitization of general public and reached out to citizens through various inter-active programmes like Jan Sampark and through Social Media platforms.  It is giving emphasis to the rehabilitation of older and special needs children in various Child Care Institutions across the country.

CARA is an apex body of Government of India for promoting and facilitating In-country Adoption and is the designated Central Authority for regulating Inter-country Adoption.  CARA was designated as a Statutory Body on 15 Jan 2016, under the provisions of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. 

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