Centre Seeks Data from States to Assess Functioning of Surrogacy Act, 2021

January 25, 2024

GS Paper III Science and Technology

Context:

The Union Health Ministry asked all states and UTs about the total number of couples and single and unmarried women who have availed surrogacy successfully since the Surrogacy Act, 2021 came into force.

Assessment of Surrogacy Act, 2021: Data Collection Initiative

Category-wise Data: The ministry also sought category-wise data on the total number of couples and single women (divorcees/widows) who have opted for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) successfully since the ART Act, 2021 has come into existence.
Assess the Functioning of Law: The data will help in concluding the proper functioning of the Surrogacy Act, 2021 and the ART Act 2021 by all States and UTs.
Criteria for Surrogacy and ART: Only married infertile couples and certain categories of women (single and unmarried) are allowed to avail of ARTs and surrogacy.
Criteria for Surrogacy: Surrogacy is only allowed for altruistic reasons under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, while commercial surrogacy has been prohibited in the country since 2015.

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