Experts agreed that while India’s ART law has improved transparency and standardisation in fertility care, it has also increased compliance burdens and reduced clinical flexibility. Clinicians cautioned that excessive paperwork may shift focus away from patient care and could affect access, while legal experts stressed the need for balanced regulation that protects all stakeholders without imposing unreasonable restrictions. Overall, panelists said the law is a step forward but requires careful refinements.
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‘The Focus Is Paperwork, Not Patients’: IVF Experts Flag Gaps in India’s ART Law
March 11, 2026Experts agreed that while India’s ART law has improved transparency and standardisation in fertility care, it has also increased compliance burdens and reduced clinical flexibility. Clinicians cautioned that excessive paperwork may shift focus away from patient care and could affect access, while legal experts stressed the need for balanced regulation that protects all stakeholders without imposing unreasonable restrictions. Overall, panelists said the law is a step forward but requires careful refinements.