The first IVF baby in Ahmadabad was reported at the Ahmadabad OG Society in 1997, whereas the First IVF baby in Gujarat was born in Surat in December 1995 by a team led by Dr Nimish R Shelat and Dr Ranjanee N Shelat, as reported by the Times of India, on record at the Surat OBGYN Society for advanced development in the state of Gujarat, which had faced the panicky epidemic just a year ago. This centre remains the epitome of scientific challenges and breakthroughs that were achieved despite all odds and did not escape due recognition. The American Biographical Research Institute Research Association (ABIRA) Conferred its most prestigious World Lifetime Achievement Award in 2000 through the Govt of Gujarat, Ministry of Health, from the hands of Honourable Health Minister Shri Ashok Bhatt.
