New Delhi: The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation is offering medical treatment packages to customers at competitive prices in a bid to tap into the growing wellness tourism market in India.
The country has become one of the most sought-after destinations in Asia for medical value travel in the last few decades and has created a unique ecosystem for holistic health, according to a statement by the IRCTC on Friday.
Approximately 6.97 lac medical tourists visited India in 2019 for medical treatment and the country will account for 6 per cent of the global market share for medical value tourism by 2023, it said, citing data from the Indian Institute of Public Administration.
Amid the growing presence of healthcare institutes across the country, the IRCTC felt the need to assist the customers to opt for the medical facilities for treatment of their ailments as per their choice, convenience and budget.
”With a view to enhance the bouquet of its travel and tourism offerings, the IRCTC has recently started the services of online medical tourism packages for the customers,” said the travel, tourism and hospitality subsidiary of the Railways.
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