Source- The post is based on the article “The problem with universal child rights: Cultural differences abound in how we raise children” published in “The Indian Express” on 25th April 2023. Syllabus: GS2- Vulnerable sections of the population Relevance– Issues related to children News– The recently released film, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway reminds us that… Continue reading The problem with universal child rights: Cultural differences abound in how we raise children
Tag: Child adoption
Why LGBTQIA+ couples should be allowed to adopt
Source: The post is based on the article “Why LGBTQIA+ couples should be allowed to adopt” published in the Indian Express on 20th April 2023. Syllabus: GS – 2: mechanisms, laws, institutions, and Bodies constituted for the protection and betterment of vulnerable sections. Relevance: About the process of adoption by LGBTQIA+ couples. News: Recently, the National Commission… Continue reading Why LGBTQIA+ couples should be allowed to adopt
Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR
Source: The post is based on the article “Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR” published in The Hindu on 18th April 2023 What is the News? The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has moved the Supreme Court opposing granting of adoption rights to same-sex couples. Why did NCPCR oppose granting… Continue reading Proper legislative system needs to be adopted: NCPCR
Parents with adopted child moving abroad have to intimate Indian diplomatic missions: New rule
Source: Indian Express What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development has issued the Adoption (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021. About Adoption (First Amendment) Regulations, 2021: The Regulations amends the Adoption Regulations, 2017. The amendment has been notified in accordance with the relevant sections of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)… Continue reading Parents with adopted child moving abroad have to intimate Indian diplomatic missions: New rule
60% children adopted in India between 2015 and 2018 are girls
According to government data, female children comprise almost 60% of all in-country adoptions and 69% of all inter-country adoptions between 2015 and 2018. This is contradicting to sex ratio in India. According to Central Adoption Resource Authority- the apex regulator of in-country and inter-country adoptions – the trend is a reflection of declining gender bias… Continue reading 60% children adopted in India between 2015 and 2018 are girls
