Corrigenda omission of names of some States from Order dated 4th August 2022 and withdrawal of corrigenda dated 8th August 2022

## Report on Amendment to the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Removal of Difficulties Order, 2022 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a *Corrigenda* (amendment) to the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Removal of Difficulties Order, 2022, as published in the Gazette of India on August 22, 2022. The primary purpose of this amendment is to correct an error in the original order, specifically related to the number and list of State Governments to which the order applies. The key finding is a significant reduction in the initially stated number of applicable states from seventeen to ten, and the corresponding removal of seven states from the list. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the changes introduced by the *Corrigenda* published on August 22, 2022, concerning the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Removal of Difficulties Order, 2022. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the amendment. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Amended:** Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Removal of Difficulties Order, 2022 (dated 4th August, 2022). * **Core Objective(s):** The text does not explicitly state the objectives of the original order. However, inferring from the title, it aims to address difficulties in the regulation of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). This amendment specifically adjusts which states are affected by the order. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment appears to rectify an error in the initial order of August 4, 2022. The *Corrigenda* specifically targets inaccuracies regarding the number and list of State Governments to which the order is applicable. The rationale behind this correction is to ensure the order accurately reflects the intended scope of state-level application. The initial order incorrectly stated 17 states, which this amendment changes to the correct number of 10. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This amendment introduces the following specific changes: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** Paragraph 2 of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Removal of Difficulties Order, 2022, which contains a table listing the states to which the order applies. * **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment changes the number of State Governments affected from "17" to "10" in three instances (page 3, lines 10, 13 and 22 of the original notification). It also revises the table in paragraph 2 by removing the following states: Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Karnataka, Manipur, Nagaland, and Rajasthan. The corrected table lists the following 10 states: 1. Assam, 2. Bihar, 3. Gujarat, 4. Himachal Pradesh, 5. Jharkhand, 6. Meghalaya, 7. Sikkim, 8. Tripura, 9. Uttar Pradesh, 10. Uttarakhand. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The direct effect of this change is that the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Removal of Difficulties Order, 2022, now applies to only 10 states instead of the previously stated 17. This means that the regulations and provisions outlined in the original order no longer directly impact Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Karnataka, Manipur, Nagaland, and Rajasthan. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The direct target audience and stakeholders affected by *this specific amendment* are: * **ART clinics and professionals operating in Chhattisgarh, Goa, Haryana, Karnataka, Manipur, Nagaland, and Rajasthan:** These entities are now excluded from the immediate scope of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Removal of Difficulties Order, 2022. * **ART clinics and professionals operating in Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand:** These entities continue to be subject to the regulations outlined in the original order. * **State governments of the affected states:** The amendment directly impacts the state-level implementation and oversight of ART regulations in the mentioned states. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The "Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Health Research" is responsible for issuing the *Corrigenda*, suggesting they are the key oversight body. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The amendment is effective immediately upon publication in the Gazette of India (August 22, 2022). No specific implementation procedures are outlined in the provided text, but it's implied that the relevant state authorities in the remaining 10 states should continue implementation efforts based on the original order, as now correctly defined. * **Implementation Aspects of the Changes:** The primary implementation aspect is that the regulatory burden, and any related requirements of the original order, are lifted from the ART facilities in the seven states removed from the list. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome *of this specific amendment* is to ensure accurate and targeted application of the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Removal of Difficulties Order, 2022. By correcting the error in the number and list of states, the government aims to avoid unnecessary compliance burdens in states where the order was not intended to apply. This promotes clarity and focused implementation in the states where the regulations are currently deemed necessary. The impact on the seven removed states is that their existing (or non-existent) ART regulations will continue to apply unless or until explicitly superseded by a separate notification or state-level legislation. **9. Conclusion:** The *Corrigenda* to the Assisted Reproductive Technology Regulation Removal of Difficulties Order, 2022, represents a significant correction regarding the scope of the order's application. The reduction in the number of affected states and the corresponding removal of specific states from the list is critical for the industry. This ensures correct implementation and regulatory compliance in the states to which the original order is applicable. The correction has material impacts on ART facilities in the removed states. This highlights the importance of accurate communication and targeted implementation in regulatory policies.

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