There are mainly two types of surrogacy:
1. Gestational Surrogacy: In this, the surrogate woman has no biological relation with the child. The embryo is created entirely from the egg and sperm of the parents. In today’s time, this method is most commonly adopted.
2. Traditional Surrogacy: In this, the egg of the surrogate woman is used, due to which her biological relation with the child is formed. This method is almost no longer adopted in India.
Strict laws have been made regarding surrogacy in India. Commercial surrogacy is strictly prohibited. Only altruistic surrogacy is permitted, in which there is no financial transaction. According to law, surrogacy can be done only through a close relative. For this, medical requirement, government permission, registration and legal documents are mandatory. The purpose of these rules is to prevent exploitation of women and make the process transparent.