An intending woman is a term used in the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021 for a woman who intends to undergo ART procedures without a spouse or partner, subject to the conditions set out in the Act and Rules. This category recognises that ART access in India is not limited only to couples, within the eligibility framework set by law. The specific conditions that apply to an intending woman — including any age or marital-status conditions — are set by the Act and Rules and have been the subject of amendment and legal challenge, so patients should check the National ART & Surrogacy Portal, or seek legal advice, for the current position rather than assuming an earlier rule still applies. This is general information about India's ART and surrogacy framework and is not personalised legal advice. India legal information last reviewed: 9 September 2026.
Also known as: single woman ART, unmarried woman ART
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Sources
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, with the ART (Regulation) Rules and subsequent amendments and notifications (indiacode.nic.in; artsurrogacy.gov.in)
- National ART & Surrogacy Portal, Department of Health Research (artsurrogacy.gov.in)
Last reviewed: 9 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.