The Telangana government’s move to carve out elite medical suites at TIMS, Sanathnagar, for foreign patients under a medical tourism initiative has drawn sharp criticism. Senior doctors and public health experts argue the plan undermines the institute’s original purpose of serving the poor and middle class.
India’s medical tourism sector is projected to nearly double from $8.7 billion in 2025 to $16.2 billion by 2030, driven by healthcare infrastructure, AYUSH systems, and policy support. The government is also developing Regional Medical Hubs to boost growth
