Budget 2025: Thrust On Overall Infrastructure Development in India
By Shiwani Pradhan, Correspondent, Finance Outlook India
Dr. Simmardeep S Gill, Managing Director & CEO of Sterling Hospitals
“The draft Union Budget 2025 has important takeaways for the healthcare industry. In India, the number of cancer cases is expected to increase by 12.8% by 2025. The government’s initiative of establishing daycare cancer centres in all districts will help provide effective cancer treatments nationwide. The finance minister further stated that the government will promote ‘Medical Tourism’ and ease the visa process under the ‘Heal in India’ initiative. This will encourage investment in high-tech medical infrastructure while boosting employment for doctors, nurses, and therapists. Additionally, hospitals and medical service providers can generate more revenue. Access to quality, affordable & comprehensive healthcare is one of the key aspects of the government’s Viksit Bharat initiative, and by encouraging medical tourism, the healthcare sector will be able to contribute to this mission.”
