Hyderabad: The Telangana
government is considering the establishment of a dedicated Telangana State Medical Tourism Society along with plans to develop a comprehensive Medical Value
Tourism hub in Hyderabad, aiming to transform the capital into South Asia’s
most integrated destination for medical value travel.
The proposal was
discussed during a high-level policy round-table organised by Telangana Tourism
on Friday, where senior officials and representatives from the healthcare and
tourism industries examined governance models, institutional mechanisms, and the
long-term vision for the proposed body.Also Read:250 Hyderabad hospitals set to face show-cause notices over registration violationsIndia’s medical value
travel sector has recently gained ground under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative, with
projections suggesting the market will expand to $20.4 billion by 2026 and
further escalate to a range of $25-28 billion by 2030. This upward trend is
largely attributed to increasing global demand and enhanced visa processes.
Other than Delhi and Chennai, cities that used to lead the sector, Hyderabad
has also secured a significant place by being placed among India’s top three
medical value travel destinations, reports The Daily.
Telangana Tourism
Development Corporation Managing Director V Kranthi chaired the discussion and
said that it is high time for the city to upgrade to the next stage of
advancement. “Hyderabad stands institutionally and operationally prepared to
scale as a globally trusted medical value tourism destination. With our
integrated healthcare-hospitality-aviation ecosystem and clinical excellence,
we are well-positioned to emerge as one of India’s five regional Medical Value
Tourism hubs,” she told The New Indian Express. “Hyderabad’s combination
of clinical excellence, affordability, and connectivity gives it a natural
advantage. With coordinated policy support, the city can move from being a top
destination to becoming a sector leader,” she added.
The initiative seeks to
establish a unified system for medical tourism operations while enhancing the
city’s international standing in the sector. Participants pointed to
Hyderabad’s advantages, including modern healthcare facilities, reliable
clinical results, competitive treatment costs, and a closely connected
healthcare, hospitality, and aviation network. Industry stakeholders also
stressed the importance of forming a single coordinating authority to oversee
global promotion, international engagement, ethical regulation, grievance
handling systems, and licensing procedures for medical tourism facilitators.Also Read:USFDA Flags 9 Observations at Aurobindo’s Telangana Unit Over Quality, Contamination RisksAn industry participant
noted, “Medical travellers today seek transparency, seamless facilitation, and
post-treatment continuity of care. A structured state-level body will help
ensure consistency in patient experience while enhancing global confidence in
Hyderabad as a destination.” Establishing an integrated
greenfield medical value tourism hub in Hyderabad has also been proposed under
a public-private partnership model during the round-table. A comprehensive
proposal is anticipated to be submitted to the Union ministries. This document
should align with the stipulations detailed in the Union Budget 2026,
specifically focusing on the establishment of five national MVT hubs as
outlined in the budgetary provisions.
Commenting on the hub
proposal, a senior official said, “The integrated MVT hub model will not only
strengthen healthcare delivery but also create a complete ecosystem – from
treatment to recuperation and tourism – making Hyderabad a comprehensive
medical travel destination.”