Adoption in India is a life-changing process—for children in need of families and for prospective adoptive parents (PAPs) who open their homes and hearts to them.
While the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (amended in 2021), and the Adoption Regulations, 2022 provide a structured and transparent legal framework, the journey is often marked by a mix of expectations, hopes, and complex realities.
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Dr. Jagannath Pati is a distinguished child protection expert and public policy leader with over 25 years of experience in strengthening India’s child welfare ecosystem. A former Director (Programme) at CARA and Registrar at NCPCR, he has led transformative initiatives in adoption, foster care, and digital governance, including the pioneering CARINGS platform. His work focuses on family-based care, ethical practices, and child rights. A Senior Fulbright–Nehru Fellow and author of Every Child Deserves a Loving Family, he continues to shape policy, research, and practice for vulnerable children in India and beyond.
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