The National Commission for Women (NCW) constituted a committee under retired Delhi High Court Justice Asha Menon to review the regulatory framework for IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) clinics and assisted reproductive technology (ART) practices in India. The committee will assess the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act 2021, the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021, and the 2026 amendment rules. The move aims to curb unethical practices including sex selection, medical tourism exploitation, and protect the rights of surrogates and egg donors.
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NCW Forms Justice Asha Menon Committee to Review IVF and ART Clinic Laws; Assess 2021 Acts and 2026 Amendment Rules
Key Points
- The National Commission for Women (NCW) constituted a committee under retired Delhi High Court Justice Asha Menon to review the regulatory framework for IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation) clinics and assisted reproductive technology (ART) practices in India
- The committee will assess the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act 2021, the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021, and the 2026 amendment rules
- The move aims to curb unethical practices including sex selection, medical tourism exploitation, and protect the rights of surrogates and egg donors
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• NCW: Justice Asha Menon Committee to review IVF + ART clinic laws (Jul 2026) • Will assess: ART (Regulation) Act 2021 + Surrogacy (Regulation) Act 2021 + 2026 amendment rules • Aims to curb: sex selection, medical tourism exploitation, protect surrogates and egg donors • NCW: National Commission for Women; est. 1992; Chairperson: Vijaya Rahatkar
