What changes have been made to surrogacy rules in India and how do they impact couples with medical conditions

1. The recent amendments to surrogacy rules in India include banning commercial surrogacy and allowing only altruistic surrogacy arrangements. 2. Under the new rules, only heterosexual Indian couples who have been married for at least 5 years and are unable to conceive a child naturally due to medical conditions are eligible for surrogacy. 3. Couples with medical conditions such as infertility, recurrent miscarriages, or medical issues that prevent pregnancy are allowed to opt for surrogacy under specific conditions. 4. These changes aim to protect the rights of surrogate mothers, prevent exploitation, and regulate the surrogacy process more closely to ensure ethical practices.