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Adoption Regulations, 2017 came into force on 16 January

Adoption Regulations, 2017 becomes operational on 16 January 2017. 
●    The new set of regulations seeks to further strengthen the adoption programme in the country by replacing the Guidelines Governing Adoption of Children 2015.
●    They were notified by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development.
●    The regulations are in tune with the Hague Adoption Convention to which India is a signatory.
●    Any orphan or abandoned or surrendered child, who is declared legally free for adoption by the Child Welfare Committee is eligible for adoption.
●    The prospective adoptive parents shall be physically, mentally and emotionally stable, financially capable and shall not have any life threatening medical condition.
●    No child shall be given in adoption to a couple unless they have at least two years of stable marital relationship.
 

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