MINISTER OF TOURISM (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)
(a) & (b): The details of Foreign Tourists Arrivals (FTAs) in India on Medical purpose during 2016 to 2020 are given below:
Foreign Tourists Arrivals (FTAs) in India on Medical purpose
Year FTAs on medical purpose (in Lakh)
2016 4.27
2017 4.95
2018 6.41
2019 6.97
2020 1.83
Source: Bureau of Immigration, Government of India
Further, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India does not maintain data on State/UT wise visits of foreign tourists according to purpose and foreign exchange earnings generated from these visits. However, the overall Foreign Exchange Earnings through tourism during 2016 to 2020 are given below:
Foreign Exchange Earnings from tourism in India
Year FEE from tourism (in Rs. Crore)
2016 #2 154146
2017#2 177874
2018#2 194881
2019#2 211661
2020#2 50136
#2 Revised estimates
(c) & (d): In order to create a robust framework and synergy amongst the Central Government Ministries, State Governments and Private Sector for promoting India as a Medical and Wellness tourism destination through a dedicated agency to create awareness and attract more medical tourists to India, a draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism has been formulated by Ministry of Tourism. In order to make the document more comprehensive, Ministry of Tourism has invited feedback/ comments/ suggestions on the draft National Strategy and Roadmap from identified Central Ministries, all the State Governments/UT Administrations and industry stakeholders.
Further, Ministry of Tourism has taken several steps to create awareness and attract more medical tourists to India, which are at Annexure.
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