UDHAMPUR, NOVEMBER 12: Under the guidance of District Development Commissioner Ananth Dwivedi and supervision of District Social welfare officer Kanika Gupta, Phulwari-a Specialized Adoption Agency, under Mission Vatsalya, Department of Social Welfare, Jammu & Kashmir, has successfully completed the inter-country adoption process of a child named Shiv, marking a significant and memorable milestone in his life.
Child Shiv was born on July 15, 2025 at Reasi and was voluntarily surrendered by his biological mother. Subsequently, on July 17, 2025 the child was handed over to the concerned authorities for care, protection and rehabilitation.
Later, the child was provided with a safe and protective environment under the care of the Specialized Adoption Agency.
After completing the prescribed procedures and legal formalities under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and Adoption Regulations, 2022, the child was successfully matched with a prospective adoptive family from Canada.
The completion of the adoption process and fulfillment of the required formalities paved the way for adoption of Child Shiv. He was officially handed over to his adoptive family by Phulwari Specialized Adoption Agency on Nov 12, 2026. The successful completion of this inter-country adoption represents a beautiful journey of hope, care and new beginnings.
Shiv will now have the opportunity to grow up in a permanent family environment filled with love, affection, care and security.
The adoption process highlights the continuous efforts of the Department of Social Welfare and Phulwari Specialized Adoption Agency towards providing children in need of care and protection with the opportunity to find a permanent and loving family.
