Question : POLICY ON ADOPTION OF CHILDREN

(a) whether the number of adoption of children is declining in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the registration of children is mandatory for adoption purpose;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether there is a provision for mandatory HIV testing of the children before their adoption; and

(f) if so, the details in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF WOMEN AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT (SHRIMATI RENUKA CHOWDHURY)

(a) No, Sir.

(b) Does not arise.

(c) & (d) Yes, Sir. The details are available on Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA)’s website – www.adoptionindia.nic.in.

(e) No, Sir.

(f) Does not arise.