Lok Sabha Question No. 2290 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2015-08-03
Subject: Health Tourism
Ministry: TOURISM
Asked by: HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT, VIJAYSINH MOHITE PATIL, GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU, YOGI ADITYANATH, SUPRIYA SADANAND SULE, T. RADHAKRISHNAN, JAYADEV GALLA, MEENAKASHI LEKHI, RAJEEV SHANKARRAO SATAV, DHANANJAY BHIMRAO MAHADIK

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2290

ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015

HEALTH TOURISM

2290. DR. HEENA VIJAYKUMAR GAVIT:

SHRI MOHITE PATIL VIJAYSINH SHANKARRAO:

DR. GOKARAJU GANGA RAJU:

SHRI YOGI ADITYA NATH:

SHRIMATI SUPRIYA SULE:

SHRI JAYADEV GALLA:

SHRIMATI MEENAKASHI LEKHI:

SHRI SATAV RAJEEV:

SHRI DHANANJAY MAHADIK:

Will the Minister of TOURISM be pleased to state:

(a) 	whether the Government is set to make Yoga and Meditation the centerpiece of its incredible India campaign and if so, the details thereof;

(b) 	whether the Government is working on building India's brand as a 'Wellness Tourism Hub' and to promote some cities as Yoga Hubs in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(c) 	whether an international conference was held in Delhi recently to promote medical tourism in the country and if so, the details thereof;

(d) 	whether the Government has implemented any special schemes/policies to promote medical tourism for the domestic and foreigner patients in the country and if so, the measures taken by the Government for improvement of medical tourism along with the funds allocated in this regard; and

(e) 	the number of foreign tourists who visited the country on health/medical tourism and the revenue generated therefrom during the last five years, year-wise?

ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)

(DR. MAHESH SHARMA)

(a):	The development and promotion of tourism is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. The Ministry of Tourism as part of its ongoing promotional activities releases campaigns in the international and domestic markets and  also undertakes  other  promotional  activities  under the Incredible India brand-line  to  promote India as a holistic destination for tourists and to showcase its various tourism destinations and  products  including  Yoga and meditation. The Ministry of Tourism in connection with the promotion of International Day of Yoga held on 21st June, 2015, undertook the following activities:-

i)	Produced a brochure titled ‘India Land of Yoga’.

ii)	Undertook outdoor branding with yoga creative in major metropolitan cities and tourist centres around the country.

iii)	Standees and Posters with Yoga creatives were produced by Indiatourism domestic and overseas offices  and displayed  at  public places.

iv)	Advertisements were released featuring yoga creatives in leading international publications in major source markets by Indiatourism offices overseas.

(b):	The Ministry of Tourism promotes Wellness & 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; Seminars; participating in major international tourism fairs and exhibitions and also by supporting Events/Seminars/Conferences which have focus on wellness and medical tourism.  The Ministry of Tourism also produces brochures, CDs, films and other publicity material from time to time for promotion of Medical & Health Tourism. The Government of India has introduced Medical Visa to facilitate the foreign patients for coming to India for their medical treatment.

(c) & (d):  The Ministry  of Tourism  in  the  recent  past  supported  the following  conferences/events held  in Delhi & National Capital Region to  promote medical/wellness tourism :

|   Sl. No. | Name of the Event                                                                                                              | Amount in Rs.   |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|
|        1. | Global Spa and Wellness Summit held at  the  Oberoi Gurgaon from October, 4-7, 2013                                            | 64,69,535/-     |
|        2. | National  Conference – “Medical & Wellness Summit – 2014”  organized  by  M/s PHD Chambers of Commerce and Industry, New Delhi | 10,00,000/-     |

The Ministry  of Tourism extends financial assistance subject to adherence  of  prescribed  condition and procedures  under  the Marketing Development  Assistance (MDA) scheme to the eligible stakeholders for the promotion of  Wellness & Medical Tourism  as  Niche Tourism products.

A  statement indicating  details of  the funds allocated  under  the  scheme Marketing  Development Assistance (MDA)  during  2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 is  annexed.

(e):	The  number  of  foreign  tourists  which  visited   the  country  on  health/medical tourism  are as under :-

|   Year |   Foreign Tourist  Arrivals |   Foreign tourist visiting the country for  health/medical tourism |
|--------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
|   2009 |                     5167699 |                                                             113689 |
|   2010 |                     5775692 |                                                             155944 |
|   2011 |                     6309222 |                                                             138803 |
|   2012 |                     6577745 |                                                             171021 |
|   2013 |                     6967601 |                                                             236898 |

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ANNEXURE

STATEMENT IN REPLY TO PARTS (c) & (d) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2290 ANSWERED ON 03.08.2015 REGARDING HEALTH TOURISM.

Details of funds allocated under the scheme Marketing Development Assistance (MDA) during 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15 & 2015-16 (upto June 2015)

(Figure in Rs.)

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

| 2014-15                  | 2014-15                                                                                              | 2014-15                  |
|--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------|
| 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.                       | M/s.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 (GS&WS), New York for organising Global Spa & Wellness Summit. | 64,69,535/-              |
| 13.                      | M/s. Soukya Foundation Charitable Turst, Bangaluru (Conference)                                      | 5,03,043/-               |
|                          | Total                                                                                                | 98,85,078/-              |
| 2015-16 (upto June 2016) | 2015-16 (upto June 2016)                                                                             | 2015-16 (upto June 2016) |
|                          | NIL                                                                                                  |                          |

| 2012-13   | 41,24,358/-   |
|-----------|---------------|
| 2013-14   | 27,27,970/-   |
| 2014-15   | 98,85,078/-   |
| 2015-16   | NIL           |
| Total     | 1,67,37,406/- |

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