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Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu

The "Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu" scheme aims to provide a family for orphaned, abandoned, destitute and neglected children. According to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), “adoption is a process by which a child who is abandoned/separated from biological parents, becomes the legitimate.

Ministry / Department
Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
Level
State
Benefit type
other
Last verified: 18 Jun 2026

Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu क्या है?

The "Child Adoption - Tamil Nadu" scheme aims to provide a family for orphaned, abandoned, destitute and neglected children. According to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), “adoption is a process by which a child who is abandoned/separated from biological parents, becomes the legitimate.

लाभ
• बच्चों को गोद लेने तक आवास, भोजन और स्वास्थ्य देखभाल।-बेसहारा बच्चे के लिए एक परिवार और निःसंतान माता-पिता के लिए एक बच्चा। महिला सरकारी कर्मचारियों को बच्चे गोद लेने के लिए विशेष रियायतें दी जाती हैंः * *-राज्य सरकार की महिला सरकारी कर्मचारियों के लिए 270 दिनों का विशेष गोद लेने का अवकाश बढ़ाया गया है जो एक वर्ष से कम उम्र के बच्चे को गोद लेती हैं। छुट्टी केवल गोद लेने के वैधीकरण की तारीख से ही पात्र है।
स्तर
State — Tamil Nadu
मंत्रालय / विभाग
Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment
लाभ का प्रकार
other
मुख्य पात्रता
The parents must have at least two years of a stable marital relationship.
अंतिम सत्यापन
18 Jun 2026

योजना का विवरण

बाल दत्तक ग्रहण-तमिलनाडु योजना तमिलनाडु सरकार के समाज कल्याण और महिला सशक्तिकरण विभाग द्वारा शुरू की गई थी। इस योजना का उद्देश्य अनाथ, परित्यक्त, बेसहारा और उपेक्षित बच्चों के लिए एक परिवार प्रदान करना है। केंद्रीय दत्तक ग्रहण संसाधन प्राधिकरण (सी. ए. आर. ए.) के अनुसार, "गोद लेना एक ऐसी प्रक्रिया है जिसके द्वारा एक बच्चा जो जैविक माता-पिता से परित्यक्त/अलग हो जाता है, दत्तक माता-पिता के रूप में संदर्भित माता-पिता के एक नए समूह का वैध बच्चा बन जाता है, जिसमें सभी अधिकार, विशेषाधिकार और जिम्मेदारियां होती हैं जो इस रिश्ते से जुड़ी होती हैं।"

लाभ

बच्चों को गोद लेने तक आवास, भोजन और स्वास्थ्य देखभाल।-बेसहारा बच्चे के लिए एक परिवार और निःसंतान माता-पिता के लिए एक बच्चा। महिला सरकारी कर्मचारियों को बच्चे गोद लेने के लिए विशेष रियायतें दी जाती हैंः * *-राज्य सरकार की महिला सरकारी कर्मचारियों के लिए 270 दिनों का विशेष गोद लेने का अवकाश बढ़ाया गया है जो एक वर्ष से कम उम्र के बच्चे को गोद लेती हैं। छुट्टी केवल गोद लेने के वैधीकरण की तारीख से ही पात्र है।

पात्रता

  • माता-पिता के बीच कम से कम दो साल का स्थिर वैवाहिक संबंध होना चाहिए। 1. एकल भावी गोद लेने वाले माता-पिता की आयु 30-55 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए। 1. अविवाहित/एकल पुरुष व्यक्ति बालिका गोद लेने के पात्र नहीं हैं। 1. माता-पिता के पास बच्चे के पालन-पोषण के लिए पर्याप्त वित्तीय संसाधन होने चाहिए। 1. आयु मानदंडः-4 वर्ष तक के बच्चे के लिएः * * 1। भावी दत्तक माता-पिता की अधिकतम समग्र आयुः 90 वर्ष। 1. एकल संभावित दत्तक माता-पिता के लिएः न्यूनतम आयु 25 वर्ष, अधिकतम आयु 45 वर्ष। - * * 4 साल से अधिक उम्र के बच्चे के लिए 8 साल तकः * * 1। भावी दत्तक माता-पिता की अधिकतम समग्र आयुः 100 वर्ष। 1. एकल संभावित दत्तक माता-पिता के लिएः न्यूनतम आयु 25 वर्ष, अधिकतम आयु 50 वर्ष। - * * 8 साल से अधिक उम्र के बच्चे के लिए 18 साल तकः * * 1। भावी दत्तक माता-पिता की अधिकतम समग्र आयुः 110 वर्ष। 1. एकल संभावित दत्तक माता-पिता के लिएः न्यूनतम आयु 25 वर्ष, अधिकतम आयु 55 वर्ष। <ब्र> <ब्र> <ब्र> <ब्र
क्षेत्र: Tamil Naduलाभ: other

आवश्यक दस्तावेज़

  • PAN Card/Passport.
  • Proof of Residence (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID card/Passport /Driving License/ Electricity Card).
  • Proof of Income of Last Year (Pay Bill/ Income Tax Certificate).
  • Copy of Marriage Certificate & Photograph.
  • Copy of Birth Certificate of the Prospective Adoptive Parents.
  • Medical Certificate.
  • Letter of Identification (from their friends/relatives).

आवेदन कैसे करें

  1. चरण 1: Offline — Step 1

    The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the office State Adoption Resource Agency/Directorate of Social Defence/Concerned Probation Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned staff.

  2. चरण 2: Offline — Step 2

    In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).

  3. चरण 3: Offline — Step 3

    Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the State Adoption Resource Agency/Directorate of Social Defence/Concerned Probation Officer.

  4. चरण 4: Offline — Step 4

    Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

FAQ

What kind of assistance is provided to children under this scheme?

The scheme provides accommodation, food, and healthcare to the babies until they are adopted, and also facilitates the process of providing a family to the destitute child and a child to childless parents.

What are the eligibility criteria for prospective adoptive parents?

Prospective Adoptive Parents must have a stable marital relationship of at least two years. Age and marital status criteria vary depending on the age of the child to be adopted.

What is the definition of child adoption according to CARA?

According to the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), adoption is a process by which a child who is abandoned or separated from biological parents becomes the legitimate child of a new set of parents (adoptive parents), with all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities attached to this relationship.

Which legal acts govern the process of adoption in India?

The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) and the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 govern adoption.

How is the child adoption process regulated?

The adoption process is regulated by Non-Governmental Organisations and involves various authorities and agencies to ensure a thorough and legal process.

How many institutions are involved in implementing the adoption scheme?

There are 23 institutions involved in implementing the adoption scheme.

Who should be contacted for information about adoption?

Contact the State Adoption Resource Agency, the Directorate of Social Defence in Chennai, the concerned Probation Officer, or the 23 Licensed Specialized Adoption Agencies.

What documents need to be submitted for adoption?

Documents include PAN Card/Passport, Proof of Residence, Proof of Income, Marriage Certificate and Photograph, Birth Certificate of the Prospective Adoptive Parents, Medical Certificate, and a Letter of identification from friends or relatives.

What happens if a prospective adoptive parent is found ineligible after submission of documents?

If found ineligible, the prospective adoptive parent(s) will not be allowed to proceed with the adoption process and will be informed accordingly.

Are single males allowed to adopt a girl child?

No, an unmarried or single male person is not eligible to adopt a girl child.

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