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Public participation key to realising Viksit Bharat Vision, says Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Sunday underscored the importance of collective efforts, innovation and citizen participation in achieving the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”, asserting that entrepreneurship and nation-building must move forward together to ensure inclusive and sustainable development.

Over 2,000 Orphans Await Adoption in India, West Bengal Tops the List

Thakur noted that most Prospective Adoptive Parents (PAPs) prefer to adopt younger children, particularly those below six years of age and in normal health, through the designated CARINGS portal. "If there is availability of a lesser number of such children in the adoption pool, the waiting period for PAPs may be higher," she stated in a written response.