Delhi workshop united various stakeholders against illegal adoption

A multi‑tiered workshop recently held in Delhi brought together key stakeholders from various sectors on a single platform to address the issue of illegal adoption. The event featured heads of government hospitals, police superintendents, members of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC), as well as grassroots workers from several social organisations. The workshop’s primary objective was to discuss information sharing, rapid response, and the strengthening of legal procedures to curb the rising trend of unlawful adoptions. Experts noted that in recent years there has been an increase in cases where unauthorised intermediaries adopt children without proper verification, violating children’s rights and eroding public trust.

Key points presented at the workshop included tightening birth registration in hospitals, accelerating the police’s initial reporting mechanism, and granting the CWC greater authority in case follow‑up. Additionally, grassroots workers were trained to conduct awareness campaigns and establish local monitoring networks. Participants signed a joint action plan that commits to regular coordination meetings, the creation of an integrated database, and adherence to a zero‑tolerance policy. The government praised the initiative as part of broader efforts to strengthen child‑rights protection and planned to replicate similar workshops in other states in the future.

Overall, the workshop formally established cooperation among various institutions, enabling swift and effective action against illegal adoptions. This step not only addresses existing challenges but also provides a structural framework for a safer future for children.