CARA Directs States to Protect Identity of Children in Adoption Agencies
Strict guidelines issued to prevent sharing of photos, videos, or personal details of children in SAAs and CCIs, including on social media.
The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) has issued strict instructions to all concerned institutions and officials to ensure that photographs, videos, or any identifying details of children residing in Specialised Adoption Agencies (SAAs) or Child Care Institutions (CCIs) are not disclosed through any form of communication, including social media platforms.
States and Union Territories have also been directed to initiate appropriate action in cases where these guidelines are violated. Authorities have further been asked to sensitise officials and staff members about the importance of maintaining confidentiality and the legal consequences under Section 74(3) of the Juvenile Justice Act.
Through these measures, CARA aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and child protection within the adoption ecosystem while safeguarding the rights, dignity, and privacy of children and adoptees across the country. The Authority has urged all states and UTs to strictly adhere to these directives to ensure the effective implementation of India’s adoption framework.
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