Port Blair, Mar 18: The District Child Protection Unit, South Andaman under District Administration conducted an awareness program on Adoption and other Non- Institutional Care Program under Integrated Child Protection Scheme at Brindaban Panchayat Bhavan. The program was initiated with an address by District Child Protection Officer, South Andaman highlighting the functions of District Child Protection Unit.

Protection Officer – NIC sensitized the gathering on Adoption and sponsorship program. She informed the gathering that as per Adoption Regulation of CARA that all the Adoption whether Prospective Adoptive Parent/Relative Adoption/ Step Parent Adoption should be registered in CARINGS. The gathering was also informed in detail about the procedures and Do’s & Don’ts of Adoption. The team also informed the gathering on the process of surrendering children who can be restored through adoption. The participants were encouraged to spread the message in the community at large and follow the procedures to avoid any kind of implication.
The District Administration ensures to conduct such programs to create awareness on the said topic from time to time.