Port Blair, Jan. 2: The State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) under Directorate of Social Welfare is functioning in these Islands as a unit to coordinate, monitor and develop the work of Adoption Program, disseminating information and awareness on Adoption Process.

As per Regulation 35 (b) of Adoption Regulations, 2022, the State Government shall set up a Governing Body of the State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) which shall be chaired by Principal Secretary or Secretary of the Department of the State Government dealing with adoption matters.

In order to constitute a Governing Body of State Adoption Resource Agency (SARA) as per Regulation 35(d) of Adoption Regulations, 2022, with One member from the civil society involved in child welfare as Member, the Department of Social Welfare, A & N Administration has invited  applications from representatives of reputed non-governmental organizations who have been working in the area of child development or child protection for a minimum period of seven years but not running or managing any children's institution.

The application should be addressed to the Director of Social Welfare, Goalghar, Pin-744102 & should reach the Department within 10 days either by post/in person or through e-mail in the mail ID of This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,.