The new Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) regulations in India were implemented in 2020 to ensure that the procedures are conducted with the utmost care, transparency, and concern for the welfare of those involved. However, these regulations also have certain limitations that impact conception opportunities for hopeful parents.

• One of the major features of the new regulation is the age limit for women seeking ART treatment, restricting use of ART to women below the age of 50.
• The new regulation has also banned surrogacy for foreign nationals, which limits the options of couples seeking this option in India, and subsequently increases the cost of surrogacy treatment.
• The regulations have also imposed strict monitoring and recording procedures, which may add to the cost of ART treatments and limit the number of facilities that can perform such procedures.
• Additionally, the requirement for ART clinics to have specialized counselors can limit access to treatment in rural areas where such professionals may be scarce.

The new ART regulations were implemented with the aim of safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of those seeking fertility treatments in India. However, in doing so, they have also introduced some limitations that could reduce access to these treatments for certain groups, by imposing restrictions on age and nationality, and increasing costs.