Context: India witnessed 1.31 lakh foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) for medical purposes between January and April 2025, highlighting a sharp surge in medical tourism as per data from the Ministry of Tourism. About Medical Tourism in India: What is Medical Tourism? Medical tourism refers to the practice of people travelling to another country to obtain …
GS Paper 2/3 Syllabus: Government policies/Issues Relating to Health/Economy Source: PIB Context: With an aim to improve medical tourism in the country, the Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism (2022). Background: India has been ranked 10th in the Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-2021 …
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