Archive · 11 Nov 2025
Bengaluru East Launches 'AASARE' Initiative to Promote Legal Adoption and Child Welfare
Imagine some children don't have a mommy or daddy to take care of them.
So, a special group called DCPU and another called Shishu Mandir in Bengaluru East started a campaign called AASARE.
It's like a big helping hand to find loving families for these kids through a safe and legal way.
They even had a fun car rally with electric autos to tell everyone how important it is for every child to have a home.
They want to make sure kids are adopted the right way, not secretly or illegally.
If you find a baby who needs help, you can call the number 1098.
The people running this want all children to be safe and have a happy family.
DCPU Bengaluru East and Shishu Mandir launched the 'AASARE' adoption awareness initiative during National Adoption Awareness Month.
The initiative includes a month-long campaign and a Women's E-Auto Rally themed 'Drive for Aasare' to raise public attention.
AASARE aims to facilitate legal adoption for abandoned, surrendered, and orphaned children, especially those with special needs.
The campaign strongly warns against illegal adoption and child procurement, detailing legal penalties under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Key dignitaries attended the launch, emphasizing the importance of non-institutional rehabilitation and family-based care for children.
- Who
- District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) - Bengaluru East and Shishu Mandir, with support from various dignitaries
- What
- Launched the 'AASARE' initiative, a month-long adoption awareness campaign featuring a Women's E-Auto Rally.
- When
- Marking National Adoption Awareness Month
- Where
- Bengaluru East area, starting at the DCPU Office in K.R. Puram and ending at Shishu Mandir.
- Why
- To boost legal adoption, increase awareness about the adoption process (especially for children with special needs), ensure child safety, and warn against illegal adoption practices.
Legal Adoption Advocates
Concerns about Illegal Practices
Child Welfare Approach
Legal Adoption Advocates
Prioritizes family-based alternatives over institutional care for all children, especially those with special needs.
Concerns about Illegal Practices
Highlights the dangers and severe legal penalties associated with illegal adoption and child procurement, emphasizing adherence to legal processes.
- Initiative Name
- AASARE (Adoption Assistance and Support for Abandoned, Surrendered and Orphan Children Responsibly & Ethically)
- Organizers
- District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) - Bengaluru East & Shishu Mandir
- Objective
- Boost legal adoption, child welfare, and connect eligible children with permanent families.
- Key Event
- Women's E-Auto Rally ('Drive for Aasare')
- Penalties for Illegal Adoption
- Up to 5 years imprisonment and ₹1 lakh fine (Section 81, JJ Act, 2015). Stricter penalties for those in charge of a child.
- Child Helpline
- 1098