India, July 12 -- While giving birth to a child is nature's gift to many, some are deprived of it because of many reasons. With advances in medical science, it is now possible for many to experience motherhood through birth, which they otherwise could not.

In-vitro fertilisation (IVF) is recommended by doctors worldwide after failure of other treatments for problems that make it difficult or impossible to conceive and give birth. Although this treatment has been in use for more than four decades, its availability in India has been limited. Moreover, high costs made seeking this even more difficult for childless couples.

In a revolutionary decision, the government of Goa is providing free IVF treatment to those who wish to undertake it. ...