Government to make it easier for NRIs adopting in India to take child back to country of residence

The move follows much debate and consultations over bridging the gaps and address this critical concern as there is no mechanism for inter-country adoption under HAMA.
Since adoptions under HAMA are not covered under the Juvenile Justice system, CARA was not authorized to issue NOCs, a mandatory requirement under the Hague Convention. the government is set to notify new regulations to make it easier for NRIs and OCI cardholders, who adopt under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act 1956 (HAMA), to get a 'no-objection certificate to take the child with them to their country of residence.