Lok Sabha Question No. 2482 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-12-14
Subject: Promotion of Medical Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: K. C. VENUGOPAL, NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN, NINONG ERING, RAKSHA NIKHIL KHADSE, ANTO  ANTONY

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2482 ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015

## PROMOTION OF MEDICAL TOURISM

2482. SHRI K.C. VENUGOPAL:

SHRI NAGENDRA KUMAR PRADHAN:

SHRI NINONG ERING:

SHRIMATI RAKSHATAI KHADSE:

SHRI ANTO ANTONY:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government has implemented any special schemes/policies for the development and promotion of medical tourism in the country;
- (b) if  so,  the  details  thereof  along  with  the  funds  allocated including incentives and  financial assistance provided to various States/UTs to promote medical tourism during the last three years and the current year, year-wise and State/UT-wise;
- (c) the number of foreign tourists who visited country on health/medical  tourism  and  the  revenue  generated  therefrom during the last five years, year-wise and State/ UT-wise;
- (d) whether the Government has constituted National Medical and Wellness Tourism Board recently and if so, the details of the members of the Board along with the duties and responsibilities of the Board; and
- (e) whether the Government has any mechanism to keep check on misuse of medical tourism and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

- (a):   Yes, Madam.
- (b):  The  Ministry  of  Tourism  has  formulated  guidelines  for  the promotion of Medical Tourism as Niche Tourism Products.

As  per  the  existing  guidelines  the  following  assistance  is provided  to  the  eligible  stakeholders  subject  to  adherence  of  the prescribed conditions and procedures:

- (i) Financial assistance up to Rs.2.00 lakh for participating in  fairs/events/Road  shows  approved  by  the  Ministry  of Tourism  in  the  overseas  markets  under  the  Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) scheme.
- (ii) Financial  assistance  in  the  ratio  of  50:50  for  making publicity and promotional material subject to a maximum ceiling of Rs.10.00 lakh.
- (iii) Financial assistance up to a maximum of Rs.25.00 lakh on 50:50 sharing basis for organizing Wellness & Medical Tourism promotion shows.
- (iv) Permission  for  the  use  of  Incredible  India  logo  for  the Wellness  &  Medical  Tourism  promotion  events,  films, literature etc.
- Financial  support  for  training  courses  focused  on  skill certification courses for the persons engaged in Wellness & Medical Tourism sector as per the Capacity Building for Service Providers  (CBSP)  scheme  guidelines  of  the  Ministry  of
- (v) providing, skill up-gradation and skill Tourism.
- (vi) Provision  of  space  up  to  4  square  meters  to  Wellness and/or Medical Tourism Associations at major international  fairs  for  promoting  Wellness  &  Medical Tourism at cost.

The  details  of  funds  allocated  under  this  scheme  during  the last three years and the current year are given in the Annexure - I.

The Ministry of Tourism promotes Medical Tourism for boosting inflow of foreign tourists in a holistic manner, inter alia, by running campaigns in the international markets under the Incredible India  brand-line;  conducting  Road  Shows,  Know  India  Seminars; participating in major international tourism fairs and exhibitions and also supporting Events/Seminars/Conferences which have focus on health and medical tourism.

The  Ministry  of  Tourism  also  produces  brochures,  CDs,  films and  other  publicity  material  for  promotion  of  Medical  &  Health Tourism.

The Government of India has introduced Medical Visa for the foreign patients who come to India for their medical treatment. (c): The  number  of  foreign  tourists,  who  visited  the  country  for health/medical  tourism  during  the  years  2009,  2010,  2011,  2012, 2013 and 2014 were 113689, 155944, 138803, 171021, 236898 and 184298 respectively. The Ministry of Tourism does not compile the revenue generated exclusively through tourists coming for medical treatment. (d) & (e): Yes,  Madam.  In  order  to  provide  dedicated  institutional framework  to  take  forward  the  cause  of  promotion  of  Medical Tourism,  Wellness  Tourism  and  Yoga,  Ayurveda  Tourism  and  any other  format  of  Indian  system  of  medicine  covered  by  Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH), a National Medical and Wellness Tourism Board has been constituted. The Board shall work  as  an  umbrella  organization  that  governs  and  promotes  this segment  of  tourism  in  an  organized  manner.    The  Ministry  of Tourism would drive the promotion of medical and wellness tourism and will act as facilitator and support the medical/wellness segment in  promoting  tourism  and  in  promoting  India  as  a  medical  and wellness destination. The constitution of the Board is at Annexure - II. The Board will be represented by all stakeholders and would be dedicated to the cause of promoting Yoga, Ayurveda and other and

Indian systems of medicine covered by Unani, Siddha Homeopathy.

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## ANNEXURE - I

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PART (b)  OF  LOK  SABHA  UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2482 ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015 REGARDING PROMOTION OF MEDICAL TOURISM.

| 2012-13           | 2012-13                                                            | 2012-13           |
|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
| 1.                | Narayana Huyrdalaya, Bengaluru                                     | 1,85,747/-        |
| 2.                | Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Ghaziabad                       | 2,00,000/-        |
| 3.                | Primus Super Speciality, New Delhi                                 | 1,88, 475/-       |
| 4.                | Wavikar Eye Institute, Thane                                       | 44,810/-          |
| 5.                | Asian Heart Institute & Research Centre, Mumbai                    | 1,50,000/-        |
| 6.                | Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune                                             | 1,50,000/-        |
| 7.                | R The Spa, Radission (Wellness), New Delhi                         | 1,28,037/-        |
| 8.                | Escorts Hospital & Research Centre Ltd., Faridabad                 | 1,50,000/-        |
| 9.                | Rajah Beach Ayurvedic Hospital, Kerala                             | 1,65,949/-        |
| 10.               | Gem Hospital & Research Centre Pvt. Ltd., Coimbatore               | 1,50,000/-        |
| 11.               | Indian Holidays Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi                               | 2,00,000/-        |
| 12.               | Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai                            | 2,00,000/-        |
| 13.               | Indian for You Holidays Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon (Event)                 | 10,00,000/-       |
| 14.               | Director, IHM, Bangalore (For Workshop)                            | 11,340/-          |
| 15.               | FICCI, Mumbai (Wellness Conference)                                | 2,00,000/-        |
| 16.               | Exposure Media Marketing Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi(Wellness)            | 10,00,000/-       |
| Total             | Total                                                              | 41,24,358/-       |
| 2013-14           | 2013-14                                                            | 2013-14           |
| 1.                | The Society of Cosmetic Surgeons, Bandra (W) (Wellness)            | 10,00,000/-       |
| 2.                | M/s. Sunshine Hospital, Secundrabad, A.P.                          | 1,00,464/-        |
| 3.                | M/s. Sterling Hospital, Ahmedabad                                  | 1,50,000/-        |
| 4.                | M/s. Amla Ayurvedic Hospital, Kerala                               | 1,74,020/-        |
| 5.                | M/s. Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi (2 cases)                 | 4,00,000/-        |
| 6.                | M/s. A.B. Hotels, Ltd., New Delhi                                  | 1,46,681/-        |
| 7.                | M/s. Soukya Indian Holistic Healthcare Centre Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore | 56,805/-          |
| 8.                | M/s. FICCI, Mumbai                                                 | 2,00,000/-        |
| 9.                | M/s. PHD Chamber of Commerce, New Delhi                            | 5,00,000/-        |
| Total 27,27,970/- | Total 27,27,970/-                                                  | Total 27,27,970/- |

| 1.                                    | M/s. Yashoda Healthcare Services Pvt. Ltd., Secundrabad                                                                             | 2,00,000/-   |
|---------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------|
| 2.                                    | M/s. Yashoda Super Speciality Hospital, Somajigudda                                                                                 | 2,00,000/-   |
| 3.                                    | M/s. Jupiter Lifeline Hospital, Thane                                                                                               | 2,00,000/-   |
| 4.                                    | M/s. Indian Holidays Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi                                                                                           | 2,00,000/-   |
| 5.                                    | M/s. Wokhardat (Nusi) Hospital Ltd., Goa                                                                                            | 2,00,000/-   |
| 6.                                    | M/s. Rajah Beach Ayurvedic Hospital, Kerala                                                                                         | 2,00,000/-   |
| 7.                                    | Soukya India Holistic Healthcare Ltd. Ltd., Bangalore                                                                               | 2,00,000/-   |
| 8.                                    | M/s. Wokhardat Hospital, Nagpur                                                                                                     | 2,00,000/-   |
| 9.                                    | M/s. Indian Holidays Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi                                                                                           | 2,00,000/-   |
| 10.                                   | M/s. Kerala Fast Health Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore                                                                               | 1,12,500/-   |
| 11.                                   | M/s. PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi(Event)                                                                           | 10,00,000/-  |
| 12.                                   | Board of Global Spa & Wellness Summit (GW & WS) for organizing Global Spa & Wellness Summit, Gurgaon from 4 th to 7 th October 2013 | 64,69,535/-  |
| 13.                                   | M/s. Soukya Foundation Charitable Trust, Bengaluru (conference)                                                                     | 5,03,043/-   |
|                                       | Total                                                                                                                               | 93,82,035/-  |
| 2015-16 ( up to 30 th November, 2015) | 2015-16 ( up to 30 th November, 2015)                                                                                               |              |
| 1.                                    | M/s. Advatech Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., Kolkata                                                                                         | 56,548/-     |
| 2.                                    | M/s. Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi                                                                                            | 2,00,00/-    |
|                                       | Total                                                                                                                               | 2,56,548/-   |

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## ANNEXURE - II

STATEMENT  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (d)  &  (e)  OF  LOK  SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2482 ANSWERED ON 14.12.2015 REGARDING PROMOTION OF MEDICAL TOURISM.

## CONSTITUTION OF THE MEDICAL & WELLNESS TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD

| i)    | Minister (Tourism)                                                                      | Chairman      |
|-------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| ii)   | Secretary (Tourism)                                                                     | Vice Chairman |
| iii)  | Additional Secretary & FA (Tourism)                                                     | Member        |
| iv)   | Joint Secretary (Tourism)                                                               | Member        |
| v)    | Joint Secretary (AYUSH)                                                                 | Member        |
| vi)   | Chief Executive Officer, Quality Council of India                                       | Member        |
| vii)  | Director, National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Services            | Member        |
| viii) | Representatives of owners of leading Wellness Centres (2)                               | 2 Members     |
| ix)   | Representatives of Accredited Hospitals(5)                                              | 5 Members     |
| x)    | Representative of Tour Operators promoting Medical Tourism                              | Member        |
| xi)   | Representative of Hotel Association of India                                            | Member        |
| xii)  | Representative of Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India (FHRAI)     | Member        |
| xiii) | Representative of each medical system such Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy | Member        |

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