This book attempts to examine the important issues concerning human rights of the adopted girl child in India. Providing insight into the socio-economic status of adoptive couples, it presents a critical assessment of the procedure of adoption and the role of adoption agencies in completing the socio-legal formalities of adoption.

Exploring the psychological, social and legal factors related to the adoption of girl child in India, it tries to find out the attitude of family members towards adoption of a girl child. It also studies the changing trends and emerging issues in child adoption services in the country.