Surrogacy in India was very popular among childless couples from various countries like US, Canada etc. For many surrogacy clinics in India has been earning huge profits by surrogacy medical tourism. However a recent directive from the home ministry has caused setbacks for such clinics and medical tourism companies that used to send patients to India for surrogacy. Let me clarify what this directive includes. As per the new directive India has banned surrogacy for gay couples. This means that single males or gay couples cannot get the surrogacy services now. The new directive also bans married couples who have been married less than two years from getting an Indian surrogate to give birth to their child.
The worth of the surrogacy business in India is estimated more than 180 to 200 crore Indian rupees. Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Gujarat cities in India were the top choice for surrogacy among foreign couples until this new directive.
Abroad many couples live together without getting married legally as marriage can be an expensive affair, so this will cause a further setback to the industry. However laws are made to be changes later so we can expect government to make some changes in the law. We’ll keep you updated about any news on this.
The worth of the surrogacy business in India is estimated more than 180 to 200 crore Indian rupees. Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai and Gujarat cities in India were the top choice for surrogacy among foreign couples until this new directive.
Abroad many couples live together without getting married legally as marriage can be an expensive affair, so this will cause a further setback to the industry. However laws are made to be changes later so we can expect government to make some changes in the law. We’ll keep you updated about any news on this.
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