On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha has taken a big decision regarding the maximum limit of abortion. Under which, the bill allowing to increase the abortion time limit from 20 to 24 weeks was passed. This provision has been made for the special category of women, including the victims of rape, victims of bad eyesight of relatives, disabled and minors. This provision can be implemented on medical, human and social grounds.

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The Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill-2020 was passed by voice vote. In this bill, it is proposed to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act-1971. The opposition's amendment proposal on the bill fell.

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Apart from this, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan laid the bill and described it as progressive and said that it is the need of the hour for safe abortion of women. It has been brought after extensive discussion at every level. He said that this progressive bill is about providing dignity, autonomy, and secrecy about women.

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