National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board

A regulatory body overseeing assisted reproductive technologies and surrogacy practices in India.

CCI Score

22.73

-20.91% June 5

Latest Event

High Court Orders Board to Facilitate Urgent Fertility Treatment

On June 5, 2025, the Telangana High Court directed the National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board to immediately allow follicle retrieval and storage for a 49-year-old woman, criticizing the board for its prolonged inaction that threatened her reproductive autonomy.

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National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

JUN

05

2025

High Court Orders Board to Facilitate Urgent Fertility Treatment
-40.00

On June 5, 2025, the Telangana High Court directed the National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board to immediately allow follicle retrieval and storage for a 49-year-old woman, criticizing the board for its prolonged inaction that threatened her reproductive autonomy.
NOV

11

2024

Reconstitution of the National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board
37.80

The Central Government has reconstituted the board as per the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021. The new formation includes ex-officio members from several states, a move aimed at enhancing regulatory oversight and accountability in the ART and surrogacy sector.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

June 5

The reconstitution of the board, incorporating new ex-officio members from multiple states, is viewed as a positive step towards enhancing democratic oversight and regulatory accountability. By aligning the board’s composition with statutory mandates under the relevant Acts, the move supports transparent public governance and protects the rights of stakeholders in the reproductive technology and surrogacy sector.

Central Government Reconstitutes National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board
OCT

01

2023

Court Directs NATRS Board to Reassess ART Age Limits
33.81

The Kerala High Court has directed the National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board to alert the Union government regarding a review of the upper age limit imposed under the ART (Regulation) Act, 2021. This directive comes amid concerns over arbitrary restrictions on reproductive rights and the chilling effect on medical practitioners.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

June 5

By alerting the government to reexamine the upper age limits imposed by the ART Act, the board is taking a step that could lead to a more inclusive regulation on reproductive rights. This action supports progressive changes by challenging potentially arbitrary restrictions, aligning with anti-authoritarian values that promote individual rights and curb discriminatory practices.

Assisted Reproductive Technology - दृष्टि आईएएस
JUN

09

2022

Constitution of the National Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board
59.30

The board was constituted under the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, and is tasked with overseeing and standardizing practices at fertility clinics across India—a regulatory move aimed at protecting patients and ensuring ethical conduct.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

June 5

The formation of the board under a high-level government initiative represents a significant positive step in public oversight. By enforcing ethical practices and standardizing operations in the fertility sector, the board protects vulnerable populations and promotes transparency, aligning with anti-authoritarian, socially progressive values.

There is a dire need for regulating fertility clinics - The Hans India