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The global surrogacy trade, however, has been fraught with scandals
The central govt has drafted a law to restrict wombs for hire, and there is much to be said on all sides, with criticism that it steps on too many hopes
India's image as a 'baby factory' seems to have directed the Indian government's move for the surrogacy Bill
Bill entitles only Indian citizens to avail of surrogacy. But foreigners, NRIs and PIOs are not allowed to seek surrogacy
Tusshar Kapoor also became a single parent to a boy
The new Surrogacy Bill bans single men, women and gay couples from opting for surrogacy
As per the bill, the intending couples should be legally married for at least five years
Surrogacy is reported to bring in US$400m every year to the Indian economy