Altruistic Surrogacy in India
The complete, legally compliant path to parenthood under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 — explained simply, with transparent costs and end-to-end support.
What Is Altruistic Surrogacy?
Altruistic surrogacy is an arrangement in which a surrogate mother carries and delivers a baby for the intended parents without receiving any monetary compensation beyond approved medical expenses and mandatory health insurance. It is the only legally permitted form of surrogacy in India.
In India, surrogacy is always gestational — the surrogate has no genetic link to the child. The embryo is created through IVF using the intending couple's gametes (with one donor gamete permitted only in certified medical cases under the 2024 amendment).
Altruistic vs. Commercial Surrogacy
- Altruistic (legal): Only genuine medical costs and the surrogate's insurance are covered. No fee or profit.
- Commercial (banned): The surrogate is paid a fee for carrying the child. This is prohibited and punishable under Indian law.
Who Is It For?
Altruistic surrogacy supports intended parents who cannot conceive or safely carry a pregnancy due to medical reasons — for example, absence of a uterus, recurrent pregnancy loss, or a medical condition that makes pregnancy unsafe.
How the Journey Works
- Free consultation and assessment of your situation
- Eligibility check and District Medical Board certification
- Registration with an ART-registered surrogacy clinic
- IVF and embryo transfer to the surrogate
- Pregnancy care and continuous medical support
- Delivery and the legal parentage order
Explore each stage in detail on our Process & Timeline page.
Why Choose Surrogacy.net.in
- 100% legal compliance with the Surrogacy & ART Acts, 2021
- ART-registered, accredited partner clinics only
- Transparent, itemised costs with no hidden charges
- A dedicated counsellor from first call to delivery
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Surrogacy Resources
Surrogacy Cost
Itemised cost breakdown and what affects pricing.
Eligibility
Who can opt for surrogacy and the criteria involved.
Process & Timeline
Step-by-step journey from consultation to delivery.
Legal Framework
The 2021 Act, 2024 amendment and certificates.
Cost by City
Compare indicative costs across Indian cities.
Surrogacy FAQ
Answers to the most common questions.
Altruistic Surrogacy — Quick Answers
Altruistic surrogacy is an arrangement where the surrogate mother carries the intended parents' child without any monetary compensation beyond approved medical expenses and mandatory insurance. It is the only form of surrogacy legally permitted in India.
In commercial surrogacy the surrogate is paid a fee for carrying the child. This is banned in India. In altruistic surrogacy only genuine medical costs and insurance for the surrogate are covered — no profit or payment is involved.
Yes. Gestational, altruistic surrogacy is legal under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022, provided all eligibility and certification requirements are met.