Dr. N.Chithra is a Gynecologist/obstetrician in Chromepet, Chennai, and is affiliated with multiple hospitals/clinics in the area, including Lakshya Fertility and Women’s Centre. He received his medical degree in MBBS, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine, and has been in practice for 19 Years. She delivered several lectures in reputed institutes on Reproductive Medicine. She is actively involved in writing articles & columns in the leading magazines. She is a writer, a speaker & an Infertility Expert. She is a Member of the Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction, FOGSI, OGSSI.
133/70, Bharathamadha St, Railway Colony, Tambaram East, , Tambaram Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600059 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. N. Chithra 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. N. Chithra, 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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