Majuli district has achieved a milestone in child welfare by facilitating its first-ever inter-country adoption, where a couple from the United States adopted two brothers from the region. The formal handover of the siblings, aged eight and seven, occurred during a ceremony at the Majuli District Commissioner’s office, officiated by Deputy Commissioner Ratul Chandra Pathak, and attended by various stakeholders, including district officials, police, and child protection representatives.
Rimpi Borah, the coordinator of the Specialized Adoption Agency (SAA) in Majuli, noted that the children had been residing at the agency since its establishment in 2024, which is now operated by an NGO named Surjudaya. The State government plans to assume management of the center shortly. According to Borah, the adoption was conducted in strict compliance with established procedures. Prospective adoptive parents must submit applications through the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) portal, a division of the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development. Following CARA’s approval, applications proceed to the State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA), leading to formal adoption once all verification and legal requirements are satisfied.
This adoption not only reflects the successful operation of international adoption protocols but also highlights Majuli’s commitment to enhancing child welfare through such mechanisms.
