New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- A recent statement by Upasana Konidela - entrepreneur and Vice Chairperson of CSR at Apollo Hospitals - has reignited debate around egg freezing in India, particularly its affordability and its growing perception as "insurance" for women planning families later in life.

Speaking at IIT Hyderabad, Konidela described egg freezing as "the biggest insurance for women", saying the option gives them greater control over marriage, motherhood and financial independence. Her comments, shared widely on social media, drew criticism from doctors and netizens who argued that the procedure is expensive, medically uncertain and often emotionally draining.

Several medical professionals publicly objected to the idea of treating egg...