Critique of the Draft ART (Regulation) Bill and Rules, 2010

Some earlier concerns regarding the nature of operationalisation of the provisions of The Draft Assisted Reproductive Technology Bill and Rules (Draft ART 2010) have been addressed, however the functional relationship between the ART Bank [referred to as Semen Bank in the Draft Bill (2008)] and the ART clinics, etc., still remain. This paper itemizes recommended changes (2011) raised by Sama-Resource Group for Women and Health. The present draft (2010) is not comprehensive and falls short of addressing many concerns vis-à-vis women’s health and rights