Stories of Legal Adoption – Every Child Deserves a Family Reel Contest by CARA, Ministry of Women & Child Development, in collaboration with MyGov
About the Contest
As part of Adoption Awareness Month 2026, the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, in collaboration with MyGov, invites citizens across India to participate in a 60–90 second video storytelling initiative to share inspiring narratives on legal adoption. Participants may present real-life experiences or creative stories that reflect the emotional, social, and legal dimensions of adoption under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
This initiative aims to foster empathy, spread awareness, and promote responsible adoption practices by highlighting the importance of transparent, lawful, and child-centric processes. Your story can inspire others to choose the right path and help create a society where every child finds a safe and loving home.
Who Can Submit?
This activity is open to all citizens.
Content Guidelines
- Real-life adoption stories or creative narratives
- Must promote legal adoption only
- Should reflect child rights, transparency, and ethics
By submitting and sharing a story, participants grant the Organisers the right to use, reproduce, publish, and display the content in the public domain for awareness and outreach purposes, without any compensation claim.
Participation Guidelines
- Duration: 60–90 seconds
- Format: MP4 (preferred), high resolution (minimum 720p), Vertical/reel format
- Language: Hindi or English
- Originality: Content must be original and not previously published
- Consent: Written consent is required for any identifiable individuals, especially children
- Tone: Positive, sensitive, and respectful
- Participants need to provide the registration number that was provided for the adoption.
How to Submit?
Interested candidates can submit entries via the link given at the end of the post.
Gratification
- The top 10 performers will be awarded with ₹2,000 each
- Recognition: Acknowledgment on CARA social media handles and other official communication platforms
