Rajasthan State Orphanage in Jaipur faces delays in adoption due to BERA test backlog. Three-month-old Khushi awaits adoption for two months. The test, mandatory since 2022, takes 3-6 months. Eight-month-old Akash visited hospital four times without success., 25 children arrived at the orphanage. 7 found abandoned, 2 died during treatment. 4 adopted, 1 remains. 18 newborns left in cradles citywide. 4 died, 10 adopted, 4 await families. Adopted children waited 3-6 months for BERA test. JK Lon Hospital reports high patient numbers, few centers cause long waiting lists. Test takes 30 minutes, differs for children and adults. (Updated 21 Oct 2025, 06:30 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Rajasthan State Orphanage in Jaipur faces delays in adoption due to BERA test backlog
- Three-month-old Khushi awaits adoption for two months
- The test, mandatory since 2022, takes 3-6 months