Adoption Trends: India's Global Connections

Nearly 5,000 Indian children have been adopted by foreigners over the past decade. The highest number of adoptions occurred in the U.S., followed by Italy and Spain. The Indian government reports no complaints of improper care or exploitation in these cases.

In the last decade, nearly 5,000 Indian children found new homes abroad, official data reveals. This trend reflects a significant global interest in adopting Indian children.

Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, informed Lok Sabha that no complaints regarding the mistreatment or exploitation of these children have been filed.

The United States leads in the number of adoptions, with 2,031 cases, followed by Italy's 1,029, Spain's 517, the UAE's 252, and Malta's 215. This insight underscores the growing international adoption trends from India.

(With inputs from agencies.)