India is emerging as one of the fastest-growing destinations for Medical Value Travel, combining world-class medical infrastructure, highly skilled healthcare professionals and cost-effective treatment with the country’s unique strength in traditional systems of medicine and holistic wellness.

From complex surgical procedures to long-term wellness therapies, India today offers an integrated healthcare ecosystem that is increasingly attracting international patients seeking quality, affordability and trust.

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Cost-effective treatments are delivered in India at globally benchmarked hospitals by renowned specialists, while traditional Ayush systems add a distinctive preventive and wellness dimension to the country’s medical tourism appeal.

Data reflects this growing momentum. The number of international patients visiting India increased from 1,82,945 in 2020 to 6,44,387 in 2024. In recent years, Yoga, Ayurveda, and wellness-based therapies have emerged as major contributors to this growth, positioning India as a preferred destination for holistic, evidence-based care.

A strong public–private partnership model has played a critical role in advancing India’s national Medical Value Travel roadmap. Policy interventions such as 100 per cent foreign direct investment in medical infrastructure, fiscal incentives for medical service exports, and targeted global outreach have helped create a globally competitive healthcare ecosystem.

India’s traditional systems—Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy—are increasingly being chosen by international patients for the management of chronic diseases, lifestyle disorders, rehabilitation, and wellness programmes.

Capacity building and global outreach are reinforcing India’s Ayush-led Medical Value Travel ecosystem. The Health Sector Skill Council established a dedicated Sub-Council for Ayush in 2018 to strengthen skill development and employability, and since 2021, over 37,000 individuals have been certified across Ayush roles nationwide, enhancing service quality.

With policy support, visa facilitation, insurance coverage and quality benchmarks converging, India’s Medical Value Travel story is steadily evolving—from cost advantage to global trust in integrated, holistic and evidence-based healthcare.