Dr. Padma Rekha Jirge MRCOG, FICOG from London. Clinical research fellowship in IVF from Glasgow University during which time, worked with world-renowned Endocrinologist Prof. Richard Fleming. Many publications in international journals. Practicing in Kolhapur as Fertility Specialist since 1998 during which period research work and publications have continued.
Editor-in-Chief - Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences.
Executive Vice-Chairperson - MSR (Maharashtra Chapter of ISAR).
General Secretary and Founder Member - Fertility Preservation Society, India.
National Corresponding Editor - Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India.
Member, Managing Committee -PCOS Society of India.
2013-E, 6LANE, , Rajarampuri Kolhapur, Maharashtra - 416008 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. Padma Rekha Jirge 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. Padma Rekha Jirge, 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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