surrogacy in India

Surrogacy in India refers to a reproductive arrangement where a woman (the surrogate) carries and gives birth to a baby for another person or couple (the intended parents). This practice gained popularity due to India’s relatively affordable costs and legal framework supporting surrogate mothers. The Indian government has regulations to ensure ethical practices, including medical guidelines and contracts. However, following a surge in commercial surrogacy, strict laws were introduced in 2020, limiting surrogacy to altruistic models, mainly for Indian citizens. This shift aims to protect surrogate mothers and ensure the well-being of children born through surrogacy.