Dr. Shakuntla is the director of Nulife Maternity Center and a senior gynecologist at Fortis Hospitals. To date, she has successfully completed more than 5000 surgeries. She has been practicing in Kingsway Camp for 25 years and is widely regarded as one of Delhi's best gynecologists. She completed her Obs & Gyn training at the Safdarjung Hospital following her graduation from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College. She went to Kiel, Germany, where she got her Diploma in Endoscopy, which is known as the "holy grail" of endoscopy. She has spoken at more than 150 continuing education seminars and CME events.
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✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Delhi under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021.
❌ Commercial surrogacy is completely banned across India.
Only Indian married couples, NRIs, or OCI cardholders are eligible to undergo surrogacy.
Yes, surrogacy is regulated by the State Assisted Reproductive Technology and Surrogacy Board of Delhi, under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and ART Act, 2021.
This board typically includes:
All surrogacy procedures must be approved through this board and the District Appropriate Authority.
Couples must apply through the District Appropriate Authority under the State Health Department. This is coordinated via the DMHO or Directorate of Public Health of Delhi.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Dr. Shakuntla kumar cannot arrange surrogate mothers. Couples must bring their own surrogate who:
The legal approval process generally takes 30 to 90 days depending on document submission and verification speed.
✔️ Yes, Dr. Dr. Shakuntla kumar, in collaboration with Vinsfertility’s legal team, helps prepare:
✔️ Yes, NRI and OCI couples of Indian origin can apply under Indian law. Required:
❌ Couples without Indian nationality or connection are not eligible.
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