Assisted Reproductive TechnologyRegulation Bill proposes national registryof

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ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY REGULATION BILL PROPOSES NATIONAL REGISTRY OF CLINICS

Why in news?

The Union Cabinet on 19th February 2020, approved the Assisted Reproductive TechnologyRegulation Bill,2020to monitor medical procedures used to assist people to achieve pregnancy.

Background

India has become one ofthe major centres ofthis global fertility industry, with reproductive medical tourism becoming a significant activity. This has also introduced a plethora oflegal, ethical and social issues; yet, there is no standardisation of protocols and reporting is still very inadequate

ProvisionsandaimsoftheBill

The Bill provides for a national Board which will lay down a code of conduct to be observed by those operating clinics It will also formulate minimum standards for laboratory and diagnostic equipment and practices to be followed by human resources employed by clinics and banks. The States and Union Territories will also have to form State Boards and State authorities within three months ofthe notification ofthe proposed legislation. The Bill also proposes stringent punishment forthose who practise sex selection, indulge in sale of human embryos or gametes and those who operate rackets.