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Male bias gone, Hindu couples prefer to adopt girls: Govt data

IndiaTimes Sunday, 17 March 2024
The age-old preference for adopting a male child among childless couples in India is witnessing a significant shift under the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act (HAMA). Recent data from the past two years reveals a notable increase in the adoption of girl children. The statistics disclosed by the Union government clearly indicate a departure from the longstanding tradition rooted in Vedic times.
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