On 14-3-2023, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified the Surrogacy (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2023 to amend the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022. The provisions came into force on 14-3-2023.
Form 2, Rule 7, Para 1 (d) relating to Methods of Treatment has been revised:
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The fertilization of a donor oocyte by the sperm of the husband was allowed. |
The couple undergoing surrogacy should have both gametes from the intending couple and donor gametes is not allowed. In case of single woman (widow/divorcee) undergoing surrogacy must use self-eggs and donor sperms to avail surrogacy procedure. |