PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF MEDICAL TOURISM IN INDIA

Abstract

Tourism is when people move from one place to another place either for pleasure or recreation. Medical tourism mostly includes health care services and a component of medical services along with its counterpart tourism services. People from other parts of India visit for pleasure, relaxation and medical needs.  The most famous treatment is cosmetic surgery and dental services by Indian hospitals.  India currently is at par with Europe, USA and UK when it comes to medical services in terms of infrastructure and advanced technology and the major catch is price. Indian climate is also suitable to non- Indians. India is now becoming more popular when it comes in hospitalisation and the way services offered touch the human heart. India is one of the most popular places of tourism which attracts people from other part of country,here medication when combined with tourism has become the most effective player. India is also rated amongst the top ten “must see destination” by Conde Naste Traveller, an international magazine with lot of reputation. India today stands as one of the best services provider to sell tourism services to each corner of the world.