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India to become Leading Ayurveda Panchakarma & Spa,Medical Tourism Destination

The global economic downturn not with standing, India is emerging as a leading spa and medical tourism destination. According to a research study conducted by RNCOS a leading market research and information analysis company (Courtesy:Asian Traveller overview Sep 2009), medical tourism has emerged as the fastest growing segment of the Indian tourism industry as India provides ‘first world treatments at third world cost’. Moreover, patients, especially those who are uninsured, are giving preference to the surgical procedures in India as they can save a significant amount of money. Medical costs in India are only one-third or a quarter of the costs at comparable hospitals in the US, Europe or South Africa.

Over 3,00,000 patients have so far come to India for medical treatments from over the 30 countries this year earning the country over Rs 8,500 crore in revenue, according to a report by Aarex India, a leading medical referrals agency. Medical tourism is expected to generate revenue of Rs. 10,000 crore by 2012 and over 3,50,000 patients from across the world are expected to come to India for treatment, it said.

In addition to the existence of modern medicine, indigenous or traditional medical practitioners are providing their services throughout the country. There are over 7,00,000 practitioners catering to the needs of traditional Indian healthcare. Moreover, the size of India’s Ayurveda industry is forecasted to grow at around 22 percent during 2009-2012 in view of rising demand for Ayurvedic therapy and products.

According to the report “Booming Medical Tourism in India”, popularity of the Indian spa industry is also increasing every year, making the country one of the most popular spa destinations across the world. The Indian spa industry, with over 2,300 spas, generates revenues around USD 400 Million annually. Moreover, spas can be found in large and small towns across the country. At present, India has around 20-25 major spa centers, most of them spread in the Southern states such as Kerala and Karnataka.

Job Opportunities for Panchakarma Therapists

Due to the wide range popularity and acceptance of Ayurveda Panchakarma, well trained and experienced panchakarma therapists are needed in all over India and abroad.

According to the reports from the Ayurveda Industry, there are many opportunities for Ayurveda Panchakarma therapists and spa specialists in Ayurveda hospitals, Resorts, Star hotels, Panchakarma centres etc.