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Fertility Glossary

ART (Regulation) Act, 2021

The Indian law governing assisted reproductive technology clinics and ART banks.

India ART regulation

The Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 sets the legal framework for assisted reproduction in India, including registration of ART clinics and ART banks, consent, record keeping and reporting. It is administered through the Department of Health Research, and the associated Rules are amended from time to time by notification.

Also known as: ART Act, ART Regulation Act

Sources

  • Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the ART (Regulation) Rules, with subsequent amendments and notifications (indiacode.nic.in; artsurrogacy.gov.in)
  • National ART & Surrogacy Portal, Department of Health Research (artsurrogacy.gov.in) — Act, Rules and current notifications

Last reviewed: 8 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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