Manipal, 01 December 2025: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has appointed Dr Satish Adiga, Head of the Department, Clinical Embryology at Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal, a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, as an Expert Member of the National Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) & Surrogacy Board.
The National ART & Surrogacy Board is the highest authority responsible for overseeing assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy services across India. It guarantees that these services are safe, ethical, and transparent. The board advises the central government on policy matters, regulates and monitors ART clinics and gamete banks, sets standards and codes of conduct, and manages the national registry. Its duties also include preventing misuse of technology, protecting patient rights, and promoting responsible research and innovation in reproductive medicine.
Dr Adiga has over thirty years of expertise in IVF embryology, infertility treatment, and quality management, serving in a key national role. He is well known for his work in IVF training, fertility research, and promoting best practices in ART, both in India and globally.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) has welcomed his appointment, highlighting the institution’s long standing dedication to clinical excellence, innovation, and leadership in public health.
