Dr. Sumita Sofat is a renowned Gynecologist and fertility specialist who has been in the field of fertility for the past 18 years. She is the “Scientific Director” of Sofat Infertility and Women Care Centre and is “Managing Director” of Sofat Diagnostics and Cancer Detection Centre in Ludhiana. She is head of the fertility specialist team in Sidharth hospital. She is one of the pioneers in the field of ICSI & IVF specialists in Punjab. She was the first Specialist doctor in Punjab to start a dedicated infertility hospital.
Her career began with graduation from a prestigious Govt. Medical College, Patiala and her post-graduation in Gynecology from DMC&H Ludhiana. She has to her credit for delivering thousands of test tube and ICSI babies. She has pioneered new techniques in the field of infertility and encouraged the development and training of specialists in the field of fertility. She has conducted various national and international conferences and hands-on training workshops in infertility.
9, Government College Rd, near Rose Garden, Civil Lines, Ludhiana, Punjab 141001, , Civil Lines Ludhiana, Punjab - 141001 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Punjab 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 Punjab.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Sumita Sofat 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. Sumita Sofat, 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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