surrogate mothers

Govt’s BIG move for surrogates! Now, couples need to buy 3 year insurance for birth mothers

The government has come up with new rules to ensure that surrogate mothers get general health insurance coverage to deal with any unforeseen medical condition that may be associated with pregnancy or post-pregnancy complications. 

Jun 23, 2022, 17:25 PM IST

Bill lacks clarity on altruistic surrogacy, says author Pinki Virani

The book, dealing with commercial surrogacy, egg-trafficking and in-vitro fertilisation, published by Penguin Random House, assumes significance as it comes close on the heels of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill 2016, approved by the cabinet in August.

Sep 19, 2016, 15:51 PM IST

Maternity leaves given to surrogate mothers in few cases: Govt

The Centre considers grant of maternity leaves to surrogate mothers on case to case basis and it has been given in few cases, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said here on Wednesday.

Dec 02, 2015, 20:01 PM IST

NCW to shed light on surrogate mothers' exploitation, rights

 To deliberate upon the exploitation of surrogate mothers and discuss provisions to safeguard their rights, National Commission for Women (NCW) will hold a national consultation on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2015, 19:26 PM IST