Hyderabad, February 21, 2026: A roundtable was organised by TelanganaTourism, bringing together senior representatives fromgovernment andindustry. The discussion focused on deliberating the institutional role, governance structure, and long-term direction of the proposedTelanganaState Medical Tourism Society (TGMTS), while also examining a frameworkforestablishing an integrated Medical Value Tourism (MVT) hub in Hyderabad. Theinitiative aims to position Telangana as a leading destination for structuredandcoordinated medical tourism.
The first session focused on industry expectations fromthe TelanganaStateMedical Tourism Society (TGMTS) as the proposed central coordinatingbodyfor Medical Value Tourism in Telangana. The discussion examinedtheenvisioned role of TGMTS in stakeholder alignment, facilitation, governance, and long-term sectoral coordination. Participants underscored Hyderabad’scompetitive strengths, including strong clinical outcomes, advancedhealthcareinfrastructure, cost advantages, and a seamless healthcare-hospitality-aviationecosystem. These assets position the city to capture a larger shareof theglobal medical tourism market. Key deliberations focused on establishingaTelangana Medical Tourism Society to effectively drive policy, global branding, international outreach, ethical self-regulation, and unifiedindustryrepresentation. They emphasised a comprehensive framework featuringtransparent grievance redressal, targeted familiarisation programs for global delegates, and a formal licensing system for facilitators to upholdethical practices, credibility, and consistent patient experiences.
The second session involved a detailed deliberation on a recommendedframework for establishing an integrated MVT Hub in Hyderabad, proposedasone of the five national MVT hubs outlined in the Union Budget. Thegroupdeliberated on a green field medical city hub to be created that in a PPPmodel with hospitals, wellness providers, ayurveda institutes, medical college, research centers, tourism faciliation among others. A detailed recommednationpaper would be created for the same.
India’s medical value travel sector continues to expand under the national Heal in India initiative, with industry estimates placing the market at USD20.4billionby 2026 and USD 25–28 billion by 2030, driven by rising global demand, improved visa facilitation, and integrated care delivery.
While Delhi and Chennai have traditionally led the sector, Hyderabadhas
consistently ranked among India’s top three medical value travel destinationsand now seeks to move into a leadership position through theproposedTGMTS. International patient inflows to the city have more than doubledoverthe past decade, supported by 50+ NABH- and JCI-accreditedhospitals, approximately 12,000 hospital beds, strong tertiary-care capabilities, competitive accommodation options, a well-developed tourismecosystem, and global connectivity through Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, whichhandles over 31 million passengers annually.
Chairperson of the round table discussion, Ms V. Kranthi, ManagingDirector, Telangana Tourism Development Corporation, said, “Hyderabadstandsinstitutionally and operationally ready to scale as a globally trustedmedical value tourism destination. With our integrated healthcare-hospitality-aviationecosystem and clinical excellence, we are poised to lead as one of India’sfiveRegional Medical Value Tourism Hubs under the Union Budget 2026 vision.”
Moderator of the round table discussion, Mr Shaaz Mehmood, industryexpert and founder, Medijourn, added, “Hyderabad’s advanced infrastructure, cost competitiveness, and integrated ecosystem make it ideally positionedasoneofIndia’s five Regional Medical Value Tourism Hubs. The proposed TelanganaMedical Tourism Society will be at the forefront for policy advocacy, andenablejoint international outreach.”
