Telangana Fertility Clinics Face Crackdown Over Violations

Telangana health authorities have taken decisive action against private fertility centres following widespread inspections. Out of 379 centres examined, 50 were found to be in violation of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and surrogacy laws. Consequently, the registrations of two centres have been cancelled, and nine others have had their permissions temporarily suspended.

During a review meeting on August 31, 2026, Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha emphasized the need for strict adherence to regulations. He directed officials to conduct thorough checks on staffing, registration status, record maintenance, and the functionality of grievance redressal cells. The minister also mandated scrutiny of medicines and injections used in these centres.

These actions are part of a broader effort to regulate Telangana's 477 registered ART and surrogacy centres, which include ART Level-1, ART Level-2, ART banks, and surrogacy clinics. The government also reviewed its own facilities, noting significant patient service at Gandhi Hospital and MGMH Petlaburj.

Furthermore, the enforcement of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act was also discussed. Between April and July, 2,600 inspections were conducted, leading to show-cause notices for 37 violations found in 52 centres.