Dr. Monisha M.R. is an Associate Consultant – OBG & Infertility in Apollo Fertility, Annanagar, and Consultant in Apollo Medical Centers at T.Nagar and Mogappair. She completed MBBS from Kerala University in 2008 and MD – Obstetrics & Gynaecology from Aarupadai Veedu Medical College in 2015. Dr. Monisha M.R. has completed Fellowship in ART from the International Association of ART, world laparoscopy hospital, Gurgaon in 2016. She has been trained in Assisted reproductive techniques and andrology, from Cleveland Clinic, USA.
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✔️ 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. Monisha 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. Monisha, 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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