<h4>Introduction to the Amendment</h4><p>The <strong>Indian government</strong> has recently introduced a significant amendment to the <strong>Surrogacy (Regulation) Rules, 2022</strong>. This change addresses a critical aspect of reproductive rights and access to surrogacy services in the country.</p><div class='info-box'><p>The amendment specifically allows <strong>married couples</strong> to utilize either a <strong>donor egg</strong> or a <strong>donor sperm</strong>. This provision applies in situations where one of the partners is medically unable to produce viable gametes for the surrogacy process.</p></div><h4>Reversal of Previous Restrictions</h4><p>This latest amendment effectively overturns a previous modification made to the same rules in <strong>March 2023</strong>. The earlier amendment had imposed a blanket ban on the use of <strong>donor gametes</strong> in surrogacy arrangements.</p><div class='key-point-box'><p>The current change acknowledges the diverse medical realities faced by couples and aims to provide more inclusive access to surrogacy as a reproductive option.</p></div><div class='exam-tip-box'><p><strong>UPSC Insight:</strong> This topic is crucial for <strong>GS Paper II (Social Justice, Governance)</strong>, particularly concerning health policy, reproductive rights, and ethical considerations in medical advancements. Be prepared to discuss the evolution of surrogacy laws in India.</p></div>