India’s Medical Value Travel Sector

1. The global Medical Value Travel market was valued at about USD 115.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach around USD 286.1 billion by 2030.

2. The global Medical Value Travel market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of about 10.8 percent during the period up to 2030.

3. India’s medical tourism market is estimated at about USD 8.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach around USD 16.2 billion by 2030.

4. According to the Medical Tourism Index 2020–21, India ranked 10th among the top 46 medical tourism destinations globally.

5. India ranked 12th among the world’s top 20 wellness tourism markets and 5th among the top 10 wellness destinations in the Asia-Pacific region.

6. In 2025, India recorded 9.15 million Foreign Tourist Arrivals, of which 507,244 foreign nationals arrived specifically for medical treatment.

7. Medical tourism accounted for about 5.5 percent of India’s total Foreign Tourist Arrivals in 2025.

8. In 2025, Bangladesh was the largest source country for medical tourists to India with 3,25,127 arrivals, followed by Iraq with 30,989 arrivals.

9. India has 69,364 hospitals, comprising 43,486 private hospitals and 25,778 public hospitals, supported by 1.2 million registered doctors.

10. As of 2026, NABH had accredited more than 1,299 hospitals using over 600 safety parameters for quality assurance and patient safety.

11. In 2022, Delhi had 9 JCI-accredited hospitals, Mumbai had 6, Bangalore had 3, while Chennai, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad had 2 each.

12. The Government of India introduced a dedicated AYUSH Visa on 27 July 2023 for foreign nationals seeking treatment under recognised AYUSH systems.

13. Around 27 insurance companies now offer more than 140 insurance products covering AYUSH treatments under the Health Insurance Regulations.

JCI-Accredited Hospitals in Major Indian Cities :

City	Number of JCI Accredited Hospitals
Delhi	9
Mumbai	6
Bangalore	3
Chennai	2
Hyderabad	2
Ahmedabad	2
Kolkata	1
Nagpur	1
Cochin	1

 

14. The Union Budget 2026–27 proposed the establishment of five Regional Medical Hubs in partnership with State Governments and the private sector.

15. The e-Medical Visa and e-Medical Attendant Visa facilities have been extended to nationals of 172 countries to support Medical Value Travel to India.

Must Know Terms :

 

1.MVT

MVT stands for Medical Value Travel, a sector in which patients travel abroad for medical treatment or wellness services. The global MVT market was valued at about USD 115.6 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach around USD 286.1 billion by 2030. India’s medical tourism market is estimated at USD 8.7 billion in 2025 and projected at USD 16.2 billion by 2030.

2. AYUSHVisa

AYUSH Visa is a dedicated visa category introduced by the Government of India on 27 July 2023 for foreign nationals seeking treatment under recognised AYUSH systems. It also covers attendants travelling with such patients. The visa supports India’s wellness tourism ecosystem by making access easier for international visitors seeking Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy-based therapies and holistic care.

3. NABH

NABH stands for National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, which sets quality and patient safety standards for healthcare institutions in India. As of 2026, it had accredited more than 1,299 hospitals using over 600 safety parameters. NABH accreditation is globally recognised through affiliation with ISQua, strengthening India’s credibility in medical tourism and hospital quality assurance worldwide.

4. NMWTB

NMWTB stands for National Medical and Wellness Tourism Promotion Board, constituted by the Ministry of Tourism in 2015. It is chaired by the Union Minister for Tourism and acts as an umbrella body for promoting and facilitating medical and wellness tourism in India. It brings together ministries, state governments, hospitals, wellness centres, accreditation bodies, and industry stakeholders to coordinate the ecosystem.

5. RegionalMedicalHubs

Regional Medical Hubs are a major proposal under the Union Budget 2026-27 to strengthen India’s position as a global medical destination. Five such hubs are proposed in partnership with State Governments and the private sector. These hubs are planned as integrated complexes with medical, educational, and research facilities, along with AYUSH centres and Medical Value Tourism facilitation services for end-to-end care.

6. HealInIndia

Heal in India is the flagship initiative through which the Government is positioning India as a premier destination for integrated and holistic healthcare. The initiative combines advanced medical treatment with traditional wellness systems and is supported by policy reforms, digital facilitation, accreditation systems, and global outreach. It promotes India as a year-round destination for both curative care and preventive wellness services.

 

MCQ :

1. The global Medical Value Travel market was valued at about what amount in 2022?

A) USD 95.6 billion
B) USD 105.6 billion
C) USD 115.6 billion
D) USD 125.6 billion

2. The global Medical Value Travel market is projected to reach around what level by 2030?

A) USD 246.1 billion
B) USD 286.1 billion
C) USD 296.1 billion
D) USD 306.1 billion

3. The expected compound annual growth rate of the global Medical Value Travel market up to 2030 is about:

A) 8.8 percent
B) 9.8 percent
C) 10.8 percent
D) 11.8 percent

4. India’s medical tourism market is estimated at about what value in 2025?

A) USD 6.7 billion
B) USD 7.7 billion
C) USD 8.7 billion
D) USD 9.7 billion

5. According to the Medical Tourism Index 2020–21, India ranked:

A) 8th among the top 46 medical tourism destinations globally
B) 10th among the top 46 medical tourism destinations globally
C) 12th among the top 46 medical tourism destinations globally
D) 15th among the top 46 medical tourism destinations globally

6. India ranked which of the following among the world’s top 20 wellness tourism markets?

A) 10th
B) 11th
C) 12th
D) 13th

7. In 2025, India recorded how many Foreign Tourist Arrivals?

A) 8.15 million
B) 9.15 million
C) 10.15 million
D) 11.15 million

8. In 2025, how many foreign nationals arrived in India specifically for medical treatment?

A) 407,244
B) 457,244
C) 507,244
D) 557,244

9. Medical tourism accounted for about what share of India’s total Foreign Tourist Arrivals in 2025?

A) 4.5 percent
B) 5.5 percent
C) 6.5 percent
D) 7.5 percent

10. Which country was the largest source of medical tourists to India in 2025?

A) Iraq
B) Bangladesh
C) Somalia
D) Uzbekistan

11. India has how many hospitals in total?

A) 59,364
B) 69,364
C) 79,364
D) 89,364

12. As of 2026, NABH had accredited more than how many hospitals?

A) 1,099
B) 1,199
C) 1,299
D) 1,399

13. The dedicated AYUSH Visa was introduced on:

A) 27 July 2022
B) 27 July 2023
C) 27 August 2023
D) 27 July 2024

14. Around how many insurance companies offer more than 140 insurance products covering AYUSH treatments?

A) 17
B) 22
C) 27
D) 32

15. The e-Medical Visa and e-Medical Attendant Visa facilities have been extended to nationals of how many countries?

A) 152
B) 162
C) 172
D) 182