Nilima Mehta has devoted 15 years to the cause of adoption in India. Following a Masters degree in social work and Post-graduate courses in counselling, she began to work with the Family Service Centre in Mumbai in 1977.
She is a visiting lecturer in the College of Social Work, Bombay and serves on the Adoption Committee of the Indian Council of Social Welfare and The Indian Association for Promotion of Adoption.
Frank Simoes writing a Foreword for her book, stated,

"Her Book is a definitive guide on adoption. With clarity and depth she explores the social, emotional, psychological and familial aspects of her subject. Fears are allayed, controversies such as the nature vs. the nurture issue is laid to rest and step by step procedures for a successful adoption explained in detail. …"

Nilima Mehta presents Adoption as the alternate route to Parenting and traces the stages from the decision to adopt, preparedness for alternate parenting, the procedure, regulations, legal aspects and Post- adoptive care . She addresses many of the concerns that both prospective and Adotive parents may have and through simple narration and real-life examples, she sets at ease many of the common concerns regarding adoptions.

Easily the most widely read and reference guide, for parent(s) wanting to adopt.