Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016; all India except J&K; National Surrogacy Board

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016?

1) The Bill will establish ‘National Surrogacy Board’ at the central level.
2) The Bill shall apply to whole of India.
- Published on 26 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Only 1
 
  • The Bill will regulate surrogacy in India by establishing National Surrogacy Board at the central level and State Surrogacy Boards and Appropriate Authorities in the State and Union Territories.
  • The legislation will ensure effective regulation of surrogacy, prohibit commercial surrogacy and allow ethical surrogacy to the needy infertile couples.
  • All infertile Indian married couple who want to avail ethical surrogacy will be benefited.
  • The Bill shall apply to whole of India, except the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The government had recently said in Parliament that provisions are being made in the draft Bill to make parentage of children born out of surrogacy “legal and transparent”.

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