Heal in India explained

What the Government of India’s Heal in India initiative covers: the medical value travel portal, medical and Ayush visas, regional hubs and quality steps.

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By Nikhil Sharma, Founder · Updated · How we write and check

Heal in India is the Government of India’s flagship initiative to present the country as a destination for integrated and holistic healthcare. It brings together a one-stop medical value travel portal, e-Medical and Ayush visas, accreditation through NABH and newer plans for regional medical hubs and airport support. It is a government programme, not a hospital or booking service.

IndiaMedicaHeal in India explained
01One-stop portalA medical value travel portal being upgraded to help explore, plan, book, pay and access post-operative care.
02e-Medical visase-Medical and e-Medical Attendant visas extended to nationals of 172 countries.
03Ayush visasAn Ayush visa introduced on 27 July 2023, with e-Ayush options for traditional treatment.
04Regional medical hubsUnion Budget 2026-27 plans five hubs with AYUSH and facilitation centres.
05Airport supportPlanned medical value travel concierge services and lounges at major airports.
06Hospital qualityOver 1,299 NABH-accredited hospitals as of 2026.
07Facilitator standardsThe government encourages registration and rating of medical value travel facilitators.
A seven-tile grid of the parts of the Heal in India initiative: portal, e-Medical visas, Ayush visas, regional hubs, airport support, hospital quality and facilitator standards.

What is Heal in India?

A Press Information Bureau background note from May 2026 describes Heal in India as a flagship Government of India effort to position the country as a destination for integrated and holistic healthcare. The Union Budget 2025-26 said medical tourism and Heal in India would be promoted with the private sector.

What does it include for patients?

The most visible part for patients is the visa system. PIB states that e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant visas are available to nationals of 172 countries. An Ayush visa was introduced on 27 July 2023 for treatment under recognised AYUSH systems. The one-stop medical value travel portal is being upgraded to offer end-to-end services from exploring to post-operative care.

What is planned next?

  • Five regional medical hubs, each with AYUSH centres and facilitation centres, under the Union Budget 2026-27.
  • Medical value travel concierge services and lounges at major airports.
  • Registration and rating of medical value travel facilitators.
  • Adoption by BIS of ISO 22525, an international standard for medical wellness tourism services.

How does Heal in India relate to IndiaMedica?

IndiaMedica is an independent guide and case-management service. It is not part of the government initiative and does not speak for it. It follows the same official rules on visas, transplants and fertility care and links to the government sources it uses.

Plans are not yet services

Hubs, lounges and portal upgrades are described as plans or works in progress. Check what is live before relying on it.

Questions people ask

Can I book treatment through Heal in India?

Heal in India is a government initiative, not a hospital. PIB describes a one-stop portal being upgraded to cover planning, booking and payment. Check the current portal for what it offers. Treatment is always provided and billed by the hospital.

Is Ayurveda part of Heal in India?

Yes. The initiative covers integrated and holistic care, including AYUSH systems. Ayurveda is supportive wellness care. It is not a replacement for medical treatment your doctor recommends. Any Ayurveda programme should be planned with your doctor’s knowledge.

Sources

General information, not medical or legal advice. Rules change: confirm with the official source. How we write and check.

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