Overview
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal floated the idea at the CII Health Summit in New Delhi and invited a detailed proposal from industry.
- Officials signaled that any facilitation would build on existing visa-on-arrival and e-visa frameworks and would not constitute an immediate policy change.
- Goyal cited an estimated $800 billion medical travel market that could approach $1 trillion when wellness services are included.
- The government is open to proposals on easing tariff structures for medical equipment to support the sector’s growth.
- Authorities are exploring ways to enable non-resident Indian doctors to work in Indian hospitals, with an emphasis on preserving affordable care for citizens.