Dr. Smita R. Orke is a renowned consultant Gynecologist& Obstetrician and has vast experience of over 22 years. She was a PG student of the renowned IVF Specialist Dr.Sadhna Desai and Registrar of renowned Obstetrician & Gynaecologist Dr. V.B.Patwardhan. She has also worked as a senior consultant in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health Hospital, Abha, KSA (1990-92). She is a member of the Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological Society. She has worked as a teacher & lecturer for Undergraduates at G.M.C Nagpur (1989-90).
She is also the Founding Partner of Vitro Vansh Fertility & IVF Centre, Ghatkopar (W) estd. 2012.& a Founder Member & Visiting Specialist at Kohinoor Medical Hospital, Kurla, since 2013. She is the Founding Partner of "Adarsh General & Maternity Nursing Home" which offers comprehensive women's health packages, surgical, medical & other facilities, estd. 1996. Dr. Smita Orke completed her M.B.B.S in 1987 and MD & D.G.O in 1989 from Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai.
A-601,302, Jay-Vijay Building, Laxminarayan Ln, near Uday Talkies, Ghatkopar, Maharashtra 400086, , Ghatkopar Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400086 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Smita R. Orke 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. Smita R. Orke, 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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