Abandoned Rajasthan girl with special needs adopted by French mother
A girl with special needs, abandoned three years ago near a temple in Dausa, Rajasthan, has been adopted by a single mother from France. This marks the first inter-country adoption facilitated by a government agency in the district. The adoption was routed through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) and followed all legal and documentary procedures under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. The District Collector and other officials bid an emotional farewell, emphasizing the need for follow-up reports and ensuring the child's bright future.
Key Points
- A girl with special needs from Dausa, Rajasthan, was adopted by a single mother from France.
- This is the first inter-country adoption facilitated by a government agency in the district.
- The adoption process was routed through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA).
- The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, and CARA guidelines were followed.
- Finding families for children with special needs remains a significant challenge.
Exam Facts
- Location: Dausa, Rajasthan.
- Agency: Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA).
- Act: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (amended 2022).
- District Collector: Saumya Jha.
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