 It has also faced difficulties due to stringent laws pertaining to adoption of children and has fought with the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA) in court against the unfriendly practices and inordinate delay in the completion of formalities.The Government of India recognised the services of Ashraya by honoring its Secretary, Nomita Chandy, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award of Padma Shri, in 2011.The main source of income is donations in cash or kind for which Ashraya has set up a machinery.