Budget 2026–27: FM Proposes Five Regional Medical Hubs To Boost Medical Tourism

New Delhi, Feb 1 (KNN) Presenting her ninth consecutive Budget in Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to launch a Scheme to support States in establishing five Regional Medical Hubs, in partnership with the private sector. 

The move is aimed at promoting India as a global hub for medical tourism.

The proposed hubs are envisaged as integrated healthcare complexes combining medical, educational, and research facilities.

"They will include AYUSH Centres, Medical Value Tourism Facilitation Centres, and infrastructure for diagnostics, post-treatment care, and rehabilitation," Sitharaman said.

The initiative is expected to generate diverse employment opportunities for healthcare professionals, including doctors and allied health professionals, while strengthening India’s position in the medical value travel sector.

(KNN Bureau)