(a) whether the Government are aware of tremendous tourist potential of medical tourism in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the scheme formulated by the Government for its development during the Tenth Five Year Plan?
(a) whether the Government are aware of tremendous tourist potential of medical tourism in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise; and
(c) the scheme formulated by the Government for its development during the Tenth Five Year Plan?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SMT RENUKA CHOWDHURY)
(a) : Yes, sir.
(b) : Medical tourism is an evolving concept and some states like Adhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi etc. with medical facilities of international standards are promoting medical tourism.
(c) : The Department of Tourism has produced a brochure and CD Rom titled ‘Body, Mind & Soul’ giving information on ancient proven healing methods, which are distributed by India Tourism offices in India and abroad. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has set up a Task Force to promote medical tourism across the globe, so as to gainfully utilize the health care expertise and infrastructure available in the country.