No Shortcuts to Parenthood Poster Competition 2026 by CARA & MyGov [Prizes Worth ₹45,000]: Submit by Oct 31

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA), in collaboration with MyGov, is inviting posters for the “No Shortcuts to Parenthood—Only Legal Adoption” competition. The top 15 winners will receive ₹3,000 each.

Click here to participate in the Poster Making Competition.

About CARA

The Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) functions under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It regulates and monitors the legal adoption process in India.

About the Competition

CARA and MyGov have launched this competition as part of Adoption Awareness Month 2026.

Participants must design an original poster that discourages direct and illegal adoption while promoting legal, transparent and child-centred adoption practices.

The campaign seeks to raise awareness about informal adoptions conducted through hospitals, nursing homes, unregistered childcare arrangements, middlemen, online platforms or other unauthorised channels. Such practices bypass legal safeguards and may expose children and families to serious legal, ethical and safety risks.

Eligibility Criteria

The official competition page does not specify any age, educational qualification or participant category.

Interested applicants should check the live MyGov submission form for any additional eligibility requirements before preparing their entries.

Themes for Poster Design

Participants may create a poster around one of the following themes:

• No Shortcuts to Parenthood—Only Legal Adoption
• Direct adoption is illegal—choose the legal path
• Protecting child rights through legal adoption
• Say no to illegal adoption practices

The poster should clearly communicate that adoption must be completed through the legally prescribed process.

Submission Guidelines

• The poster must address legal adoption and child protection.
• It should communicate its message clearly through visuals and limited text.
• The entry should be original and created by the participant.
• Posters should not promote direct, private or informal adoption arrangements.
• Participants should avoid using identifiable photographs or sensitive information concerning adopted children.
• The official public announcement does not specify the poster dimensions, permitted file formats, maximum file size or whether handmade and digital posters are both accepted.
• Applicants must check the live submission form and applicable terms before uploading their work.

Click here to log in and upload your poster through MyGov.

Evaluation Criteria

Entries will be assessed on the following parameters:

• Originality and Creativity: Uniqueness of the concept and presentation.
• Clarity and Simplicity: How easily viewers can understand the message.
• Relatability and Impact: The poster’s ability to connect with viewers and create awareness.
• Alignment with the Theme: Relevance to “No Shortcuts to Parenthood—Only Legal Adoption.”

Prizes

The top 15 winners will receive a cash prize of ₹3,000 each.

The total announced prize pool is ₹45,000.

The official announcement does not mention certificates, publication opportunities or separate consolation prizes.

How to Submit?

Interested participants may follow these steps:

1. Register or log in on the MyGov portal.
2. Open the official competition page.
3. Read the live guidelines and terms carefully.
4. Create an original poster based on the prescribed theme.
5. Upload the poster and complete the required details.
6. Submit the entry before the deadline.

Entries should be submitted only through the official MyGov portal.

Important Dates

• Competition opens: June 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM IST
• Submission deadline: October 31, 2026, at 11:45 PM IST

Participants are advised to apply early rather than waiting until the closing day.

Click here to view the official notification and submit your poster.