She was flagging off an awareness walkathon at the DC office as part of National Adoption Awareness Month in Nov 2026. Such incidents caused severe emotional trauma and pushed children who had already lost parental care back into vulnerable circumstances.
Snehal said several people had paid money to adopt children but abandoned them after one or two years, claiming they could not raise them. Sharing her experience, she said two children had been adopted into her family and were being raised with love and care. She urged childless couples to use legal adoption provisions and not be deterred by social stigma or hesitation. The walkathon passed through Court Circle, Line Bazaar, Bhusappa Chowk, Gandhi Chowk, Old Bus Stand and Jubilee Circle. It was organised by child protection and welfare authorities, district administration, zilla panchayat, legal services authority and childcare institutions.
Dharwad : Prospective parents must follow prescribed legal procedures for adoption and avoid shortcuts or illegal means, deputy commissioner Snehal R said on Thursday.
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