Ethical aspects of assisted reproduction -- an Indian viewpoint.

The people of India have diverse ethnic, socio-cultural backgrounds. The religious practices of these people are spread over a wide canvas in which almost all the major religions of the world are represented. Hindus comprise the majority of the Indian population. Such population diversity makes it difficult to identify a single common Indian viewpoint on the moral and philosophical aspects of assisted reproduction. However, India has national guidelines in place that cover most of the ethical and legal aspects of assisted reproduction. This article highlights some of these aspects of the Indian viewpoint. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]