Will make Delhi a hub of medical tourism: Gupta

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta aims to develop the city into a global medical tourism hub, enhancing healthcare services and economic growth.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the government will strengthen health facilities to attract patients from across the globe and develop the city into a medical tourism hub.

“We aim to make Delhi a global destination for medical treatment. Promoting health tourism will not only enhance medical services but will also strengthen the economic ecosystem. The Delhi government is continuously working to reform and expand the healthcare sector,” Ms. Gupta said at the 70th foundation day celebrations of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.

The CM said that the government understands the ground reality and is working for betterment of the health sector in the Capital.

“Institutions that treat health care as a mission, not just as a service, are crucial and the government is committed to providing all possible support to such institutions at the level of policy, resources and structure,” she added.

Ms. Gupta stated that a “healthy Delhi is the foundation of a self-reliant India”. “In this year’s budget, we [BJP govt.] have allocated ₹12,893 crore to improve health services, of which ₹2,144 crore has been allocatedfor the implementation of Ayushman Bharat Yojana,” she said.