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The Ministry of Tourism of India is actively promoting medical and wellness tourism across the nation, although it has not yet assessed the sector's current status or future potential. Despite a lack of precise state-wise data, foreign tourist arrivals for medical purposes have shown variability over the years.
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The Ministry of Tourism is intensifying its efforts to promote medical and wellness tourism in India. A National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical Tourism has been developed, aiming to boost the sector's growth. This initiative is supported by an e-medical visa program and an informative website by the
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The Ministry of Tourism in India, partnering with State Governments and UT Administrations, has launched several measures to promote medical tourism. A key development is the introduction of e-medical visas for foreign nationals seeking medical treatments in India. Additionally, the Services Export Promotion Council has launched an online portal offering
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The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, outlines initiatives to enhance India's tourism and medical sectors. Key proposals include the establishment of five Regional Medical Hubs, upgrading hospitality education, and developing cultural tourism, particularly in the North-Eastern region and
Ayurveda
At the 22nd CII Annual Health Summit 2025, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH, emphasized the importance of Ayurveda in holistic healthcare. He called for the integration of Ayurvedic practices with modern medicine to enhance healthcare services in India, which is becoming a popular destination for medical
Healthcare Affordability
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, emphasized the Indian government's commitment to making healthcare more affordable through duty cuts and GST reductions during the 22nd CII Annual Health Summit. He highlighted the success of initiatives like Jan Aushadhi Kendras and the expansion of medical education
Medical Tourism
As of April 2025, India has welcomed 131,856 foreign tourists for medical purposes, representing 4.1% of total foreign tourist arrivals. The Ministry of Tourism, in collaboration with state governments, is actively promoting medical tourism through various initiatives, including the introduction of e-medical visas for nationals from 171 countries.