2 orphaned ‘Children of the State’ adopted by couples from Uttarakhand, UP

“From December 20, 2022, to September 1, 2025, a total of 21 children of the state have been adopted by prospective parents," Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap said.

Two orphaned children, being taken care of under the “Children of the State” programme, were adopted by two couples from Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh at Shishu Grah (Infant Home) at Tutikandi in Shimla.

Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap said, “From December 20, 2022, to September 1, 2025, a total of 21 children of the state have been adopted by prospective parents. The state government’s meaningful efforts are helping give a new life to these children.”

The DC appealed to prosperous members of society to come forward and adopt children growing up in infant homes and child welfare institutions to provide a happy and bright future to these children.

Shimla District Programme Officer Mamta Paul said, “Prospective adoptive parents, who apply, are selected for adoption based on merit. Only those who fulfil the rules and conditions as per the relevant act are eligible for adoption.”