Addressing the Burden of Infertility in India: Towards Reproductive Equity through Mission Fertility 2.1 is a landmark white paper by the Integrated Health & Wellbeing (IHW) Council that presents an evidence-based policy roadmap to transform infertility care into an accessible, equitable, and integrated component of India's reproductive healthcare system. Drawing on data from NFHS-5, WHO, ICMR, and national policy frameworks, the paper examines the growing burden of infertility, existing gaps in access and financial protection, and the need for systemic reforms. Through the five-pillar Mission Fertility 2.1 framework, it outlines actionable recommendations spanning policy reform, insurance coverage, public-private partnerships, workforce strengthening, and awareness to ensure that no couple is denied the opportunity to build a family due to financial, geographic, or social barriers.
