Dr. Uma Velmurugan is Gynaecologist from Trichirappalli in Tamil Nadu who is currently practicing on Advanced Infertility work, Minimally Invasive Surgery and High-Risk Obstetrics at Venus Fertility Centre and Apollo Speciality Hospital. She has more than 15 years of experience working with various tertiary care center's Obstetrics and Gynaecology units in the United Kingdom.
She has completed MBBS and MD in OG from Stanley Medical College which is amongst the top and prestigious institutes across India. She further went on to add an MRCOG (UK) to her academic career. To further strengthen her skill sets, Dr. Uma Velmurugan underwent a Type 1 specialty training program in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK and successfully achieved Certification of Completion of Training (CCT). She also pursued Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine and Endoscopy from Birmingham in the UK.
15, Lawsons Rd, Cantonment, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu 620001, , Cantonment Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu - 620001 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. Uma Velmurugan 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. Uma Velmurugan, 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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