India Records Highest Child Adoptions in Over a Decade with 5,022 Cases in FY26
India recorded its highest number of child adoptions in over a decade during FY26, with 5,022 children adopted between April 2025 and March 2026, according to Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) data. Domestic adoptions accounted for 4,603 cases, while 419 were inter-country. The increase follows a pandemic-related dip and reflects efforts to streamline adoption processes. Special needs adoptions rose nearly 25%, with 392 children adopted. Despite progress, challenges remain, including a waiting list of nearly 26,000 prospective parents and limited availability of infants aged 0-2 years.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (72/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (70–74/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 27 Jul, 02:27 am. Other outlets followed.