Consider the following statements regarding Medical and Wellness Tourism It is described as the prac...........

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Consider the following statements regarding Medical and Wellness Tourism

It is described as the practice of travelling across international borders to obtain healthcare services.
Most of the Medical Tourists in India come from eastern European countries.
PRASHAD Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism to increase Medical Tourism in the country.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Only statement 1st is correct.

In order to promote India as a Medical and Wellness Tourism destination, the Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism.

Medical and Wellness Tourism (MWT) is described as the rapidly growing practice of travelling across international borders to obtain healthcare services.

It may be broadly classified into three categories -

Medical Treatment,
Wellness & Rejuvenation and
Alternative Cures.

According to statistics, India receives most of its medical tourists from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nigeria, Kenya and Iraq.