Archive · 5 Jan 2026
First inter-country adoption in Majuli district
In a special event, a couple from the USA adopted two brothers from Majuli, a river island in India.
The boys, aged 7 and 8, were living in a care center run by an NGO called Surjudaya.
The adoption was approved by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) and the State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA).
The ceremony took place in the presence of district officials, including the District Commissioner.
This is the first time such an adoption has happened in Majuli.
The couple is of Indian origin, and they followed all the necessary steps to adopt the children.
First inter-country adoption in Majuli district, Assam, India.
US-based couple of Indian origin adopted two brothers aged 7 and 8.
Adoption ceremony held at the Majuli District Commissioner’s office.
Children were residing at the Specialised Adoption Agency Centre run by NGO Surjudaya.
Adoption process followed procedures laid down by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA).
- Who
- A US-based couple of Indian origin adopted two brothers from Majuli district, Assam, India.
- What
- The first inter-country adoption in Majuli district.
- When
- January 5, 2024.
- Where
- Majuli district, Assam, India.
- Why
- The couple followed the due adoption process as per the procedures laid down by the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA).
- Location
- Majuli district, Assam, India
- Adopting Couple
- US-based couple of Indian origin
- Adopted Children
- Two brothers, aged 8 and 7
- Adoption Agency
- Specialized Adoption Agency, Majuli
- Date of Adoption
- January 5, 2024
- Adoption Authority
- Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA)
- NGO Involved
- Surjudaya