Dr. Arpita Sarmah is one of the top IVF Specialists known in Guwahati with over 11+ years of experience. She completed her MBBS from the University of Gauhati in the year 2001, MD in Obstetrics & Gynaecology from the prestigious Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati in 2007. She did her fellowship in 2011 in assisted Reproduction & Endoscopy in Pune. She Joined Hayat Hospital, Guwahati in 2012 as an ART Consultant, and worked there for 3 years. In 2016, She opened a new fertility clinic as Janitva in Guwahati.
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Assam 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 , 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 Assam.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Arpita Sarmah 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. Arpita Sarmah, 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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