By Mr. Rajeev Taneja , Founder, GlobalCare Health (Medical Tourism)
“The Union Budget 2026–27 signals a clear shift in how India is building medical value travel, moving from fragmented offerings to integrated healthcare ecosystems. The proposed five regional medical tourism hubs, along with Medical Value Tourism Facilitation Centres, aim to simplify the international patient journey by bringing treatment, recovery, wellness and logistics into one coordinated framework. The ecosystem approach, combining hospitals, diagnostics, rehabilitation, AYUSH, research and education, alongside training of allied health professionals, can raise consistency, speed of care pathways and global patient confidence. Beyond infrastructure, the focus on capacity building and private-sector partnerships reflects a mature strategy that prioritises execution. India is at a critical juncture in healthcare where policy, technology and infrastructure can converge to redefine India’s medical capabilities. At Globalcare Health, we see this as a call to action to build capacity, create global medical routes, and enable knowledge transfer and manufacturing for a wider economic impact in developing Indian cities”, says Mr. Rajeev Taneja, Founder, GlobalCare Health.
