Medical Value Tourism & AYUSH Push in Union Budget: India’s Global Healthcare Vision

In the Union Budget, the Finance Minister announced measures to position India as a global hub for Medical Value Tourism (MVT) and to strengthen the AYUSH ecosystem.

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Scheme for Regional Medical Hubs

• Medical Tourism Promotion: The Government proposed a scheme to support States in establishing five Regional Medical Hubs, in partnership with the private sector, to promote India as a hub for medical tourism services.
• Integrated Healthcare Complexes: These hubs will function as integrated healthcare complexes combining medical, educational and research facilities.
• Key Components: The hubs will include AYUSH Centres, Medical Value Tourism Facilitation Centres, and infrastructure for diagnostics, post-care and rehabilitation.
• Employment Opportunities: The hubs are expected to provide diverse job opportunities for health professionals, including doctors and Allied Health Professionals (AHPs).
• Patient Experience: The hubs aim to enhance the experience of both international and domestic patients, strengthening India’s competitiveness in global healthcare services.

Key Budget Announcements for AYUSH

• New Institutions: Setting up of three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to expand quality education, clinical care and research.
• Quality Assurance: Upgradation of AYUSH pharmacies and Drug Testing Laboratories to ensure higher standards of quality, certification and skilled manpower.
• Global Research and Training: Upgradation of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, Jamnagar, to strengthen evidence-based research, training and global awareness of traditional medicine systems.

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Global Momentum for AYUSH Systems

• International Recognition: Yoga gained global recognition after being taken to the United Nations, while Ayurveda witnessed renewed global acceptance in the post-COVID period.
• Economic Linkages: Rising international demand for AYUSH products is benefitting farmers cultivating medicinal plants and youth engaged in processing and value addition.
• Soft Power Dimension: The growth of AYUSH strengthens India’s cultural and health diplomacy and global soft power.

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