Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal announced a target of attracting 10 million medical value tourists annually to India. He outlined a five-point action plan to strengthen the country’s medical value tourism ecosystem during the inaugural ceremony of Sanjeevani 2026 at the Bharat Health Global Expo 2026 in New Delhi.
Goyal emphasized the need for greater participation by hospitals and trained caregivers, seamless patient journeys, and stringent quality standards to expand India’s healthcare services globally. The minister’s plan aims to enhance the infrastructure and service quality to make India a preferred destination for medical tourists seeking affordable and high-quality treatment options.
India’s medical value tourism sector has been growing steadily, driven by competitive costs and skilled healthcare professionals. The government’s push to formalize and expand this sector aligns with global trends where countries compete to attract patients for elective surgeries, wellness treatments, and specialized care. This initiative could position India alongside other major medical tourism destinations such as Thailand and Singapore.
The Bharat Health Global Expo 2026, where Goyal made the announcement, serves as a platform for stakeholders across healthcare and tourism sectors to collaborate. The government’s target of 10 million medical tourists annually sets a clear benchmark for the sector’s growth trajectory in the coming years.