Dr. Dakshayani D is a Gynecologist and Infertility Specialist in Anna Nagar, Chennai, and has experience of 27 years of in these fields. Dr. Dakshayani D leading the clinical team as a Senior Consultant at Apollo Fertility in Anna Nagar, right from the inception of the center. She completed MBBS from KIMS, Bangalore in 1988, DGO from Trinity, Dublin in 1996, and Diploma in Reproductive Medicine (Germany) from International School of Medicine, Kiel, Germany in 2003. She has done researches in the field of reproductive endocrinology and clinical embryology and published research papers in various international Journals.
Apollo Fertility, Celebrity Buildings, T-95, 3rd Avenue, , Anna Nagar Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600040 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Dakshayani D 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. Dakshayani D, 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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