Archive · 29 Jul 2026
MP Ranks 9th in Child Adoptions
Madhya Pradesh has moved up to the 9th position in the country for child adoptions.
In the year 2025-26, 221 children were adopted, which is a big increase from the previous year.
More girls were adopted than boys, and most of the children were healthy.
A few children with special needs also found families, with some being adopted from other countries.
Madhya Pradesh ranked 9th in child adoptions in 2025-26, up from 13th in 2024-25.
Total adoptions increased to 221 in 2025-26, a 66% rise from 133 in 2024-25.
More girls (125) were adopted than boys (96) in 2025-26.
In-country adoptions rose from 121 to 207, and inter-country adoptions increased from 12 to 14.
Out of 221 adopted children, 209 were in normal health, and 12 had special needs.
- Who
- Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Child adoptions
- When
- 2025-26
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- To provide families for children in need
Gender Equality in Adoption
Health Status of Adopted Children
Gender Distribution
Gender Equality in Adoption
More girls were adopted than boys in Madhya Pradesh, reflecting a positive social trend towards gender equality in adoption.
Health Status of Adopted Children
The majority of adopted children were in normal health, with a smaller number having special needs.
- Rank in 2025-26
- 9th
- Total Adoptions in 2025-26
- 221
- In-Country Adoptions in 2025-26
- 207
- Inter-Country Adoptions in 2025-26
- 14
- Girls Adopted in 2025-26
- 125
- Boys Adopted in 2025-26
- 96
- Children with Special Needs Adopted
- 12
- Inter-Country Adoptions for Special Needs
- 8