Centre Issues Advisory on Regulation of Stem Cell Therapy

On 16th September 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) issued an advisory to States and Union Territories adopting the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010, following the Supreme Court’s judgment in Yash Charitable Trust & Ors. v. Union of India & Ors. (30 January 2026).

Key Advisory

  • Approved Clinical Use: Stem cell therapy may be provided as routine clinical treatment only for 32 MoHFW-approved conditions, mainly involving haematological and oncological disorders.
  • Unproven Therapies: Stem cell interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other unproven conditions cannot be offered as standard treatment and are restricted to approved clinical ....
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