Average adoption waiting period climbs to 3.5 years

The adoption process in India remains lengthy, with an average wait time of three and a half years for infants. Despite the number of adoptions reaching over 4,500 in 2024-25, thousands of prospective parents continue to wait anxiously, with the demand for younger children far exceeding available orphans for adoption.

Apr 3, 2025 - 06:05
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Average adoption waiting period climbs to 3.5 years
The adoption process in India remains lengthy, with an average wait time of three and a half years for infants. Despite the number of adoptions reaching over 4,500 in 2024-25, thousands of prospective parents continue to wait anxiously, with the demand for younger children far exceeding available orphans for adoption.

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