Is the Government Truly Dedicated to Safeguarding Children's Rights?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- The government is committed to protecting children's rights, especially those with special needs.
- Collaboration among states and agencies is essential for enhancing adoption services.
- Adoptive parents shared transformative experiences that inspire future adoptive families.
- The event emphasized the importance of non-institutionalized care for children with special needs.
- The Conclave aims to strengthen India's adoption framework.
New Delhi, Nov 28 (NationPress) The government shows a firm dedication to safeguarding the rights of children, particularly those with special needs, as emphasized by Anil Malik, the Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD).
Speaking at the National Adoption Awareness Conclave 2025, hosted by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) under MWCD in Visakhapatnam, he reinforced the government's ongoing commitment to ensuring that every child, especially those with special needs, is raised in a safe, nurturing, and stable family environment.
Malik urged states and agencies to collaborate effectively to improve adoption services, in accordance with the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and the Adoption Regulations, 2022.
The event attracted over 400 participants, including policymakers, experts, adoptive families, and key stakeholders from various child protection agencies and states.
This Conclave, part of National Adoption Awareness Month celebrated every November, centered on this year’s theme, “Non-Institutionalised Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs (Divyaang Children)”.
Throughout the day, discussions highlighted the national commitment to ensuring that children with special needs have access to compassionate, permanent, and family-based care.
Experts stressed the importance of state-level support mechanisms and raised awareness regarding the adoption of children with special needs.
A poignant highlight was the experience-sharing segment, where adoptive parents of children with special needs shared their transformative journeys.
Their heartfelt stories illustrated the challenges, joys, and profound impact of adoption, serving as motivation for potential adoptive parents nationwide.
The National Adoption Awareness Conclave 2025 is poised to significantly enhance India’s adoption framework and produce actionable recommendations, ensuring that every child, especially those with special needs, finds a loving, stable, and lifelong family.