No Shortcuts to Parenthood - Poster Making Competition

Start Date 02/06/2026 - 14:00

End Date 31/10/2026 - 23:45

Time zone: IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)

Ministry: Ministry of Women and Child Development Sector:

Women and Child Development

Skill:

Graphic Design

Area of Interest:

Art & Culture

1271

Total Submissions in this Task

Approved

1250

Under Review

Created: 2/06/2026

As part of Adoption Awareness Month 2026, the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India, in collaboration with MyGov India, launched this Poster Making Competition to raise awareness about the theme "No Shortcuts to Parenthood, Only Legal Adoption".

Despite a robust legal framework under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (as amended in 2021), instances of direct and illegal adoptions continue to occur often through:
1. Hospitals & nursing homes
2. Unregistered childcare arrangements
3. Middlemen, agents, or online/social media platforms
Roadside abandonment followed by informal custody

Such practices violate child rights, bypass safeguards, and expose children and families to legal, ethical, and safety risks. This campaign aims to educate, prevent, detect, and deter illegal adoption practices while promoting legal adoption through Mission Vatsalya Portal as the only lawful pathway.

Themes for Poster Design: -
1. No Shortcuts to Parenthood - Only Legal Adoption
2. Direct adoption is illegal—choose the legal path
3. Protecting child rights through legal adoption
4. Say NO to illegal adoption practices

Let your creativity spark conversations that matter. Your poster can inform, inspire, and influence change, helping build a society where every child finds a safe and loving home through legal adoption.

Evaluation Criteria
Entries will be assessed based on the following parameters
1. Originality & Creativity – Uniqueness of the idea and innovative presentation of the message
2. Clarity & Simplicity – Ease of understanding and effectiveness of communication through visuals
3. Relatability & Impact – Ability to connect with the audience and create awareness
4. Alignment with the Theme – Relevance to the theme “No Shortcuts to Parenthood — Only Legal Adoption”

Gratifications
The Top 15 Winners will be rewarded with the Rs 3000/- each

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ArshinKazi

5 days 2 hours ago

This poster uses a bold, modern visual style to communicate the message that there are “No Shortcuts to Parenthood - Only Legal Adoption.” The large typography immediately draws attention to the central message, while the contrasting imagery represents the risks of informal or unsafe pathways and the importance of choosing the lawful route. The green palette conveys safety, growth, and hope, while the child’s silhouette keeps the focus on the rights and well-being of the child. The supporting text highlights that legal adoption protects a child’s identity, rights, safety, and future, and directs families toward the official CARA/Mission Vatsalya process.