In order to promote Medical Tourism in the country, Government
has extended the Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme to
include Medical Tourism in its purview in February, 2009. Financial
support under this Scheme is provided to approved Medical Tourism
Service Providers, i.e. representatives of Hospitals accredited by Joint
Commission for International Accredited Hospitals (JCI) and National
Accreditation Board of Hospitals (NABH) and Medical Tourism facilitators
(Travel Agents/Tour Operators) approved by Ministry of Tourism,
Government of India and engaged in Medical Tourism subject to adherence
to scheme guidelines and availability of funds. No changes in the
policy on MDA have been made. However, the Ministry does not have any
agreement with any organization/body/entity on Medical Tourism.
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, along with State
Governments/Union Territory Administrations and other stakeholders
promote Medical Tourism as a niche product in the international
markets. The specific promotion of Medical and Wellness Tourism is
also done by Ministry of Tourism along with the State Governments
including at various international travel events and organizing road
shows in potential markets. In addition, promotion is also done through
the Incredible India campaign.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Tourism Dr. K. Chiranjeevi in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on 30.11.12
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