Role of healthcare sector in growth of medical tourism in India

Medical tourism takes place when individuals opt to travel overseas with the primary intention of receiving medical treatments. India is emerging as a prime destination for health and contributing a lot towards the socio-economical development of the society by enhancing employment opportunities and an increase in foreign exchange earnings. The present study is highlights the role of healthcare sector in growth of medical tourism in India. The findings of the study reveal that there is a positive relationship between the growth of healthcare sector and growth of medical tourism in India. The study suggests that the healthcare sector of India should be further improved in order to increase medical tourism in India.