Dr. Shovandeb Kalapahar is the top Infertility Specialist in the city of Bangalore. He has more than a decade of experience in the field of Infertility treatment. The services offered by the center are IVF, IUI, ICSI, Reproductive Medicine, Ovulation Induction, Fertility Evaluation, etc. He is practicing at the Institute of Reproductive Medicine in Kolkata.
HB-36/A/3 1st Cross Rd Bidhannagar, Sector III, , Bidhannagar Kolkata, West Bengal - 700106 India
✔️ Yes, altruistic surrogacy is legal in West Bengal 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 West Bengal.
❌ No. Clinics like those run by Dr. Shovandeb Kalapahar 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. Shovandeb Kalapahar, 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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