Sri Vijaya Puram, Nov. 3: The State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) under the Directorate of Social Welfare organized an Adoption Awareness program on Oct.26, 2024 at Community Hall, Buniyadabad among Anganwadi Workers and general public. Smti B. Mohini, Anganwadi Worker welcomed the gathering while Smti T. Dharmila, Programme Officer of State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) discussed the legal procedures and requirements associated with adoption, ensuring potential adoptive parents to understand the legal framework involved. She also focused on taking encouraging older children in adoption.

Shri G. Koteshwar Rao, Programme Manager of State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) spoke on Legal Adoptions providing accurate information which helps dispel misconceptions and encourages a more positive outlook on adoption and also informed about the newly recognized Specialized Adoption Agencies in A & N Islands.

Smti Suprova, Mukhya Sevika discussed about Adoption issues which are being faced by the general public. Anganwadi Workers and general public of surrounding community sought clarification on adoption, which were addressed by the team of SARA.

The Anganwadi workers and general public were suggested to encourage such parents in their community who are in need to adopt children to send them to the Directorate of Social Welfare, Room No. 308. The program concluded with vote of thanks by Smti T. Dharmila.