India, May 25 -- Seeking to position the state as a global medical tourism destination, the Maharashtra government has chalked out its ambitious Medical Tourism or Medical Value Travel Policy targeting foreign exchange earnings of $3.84 billion by 2030 while promising world-class healthcare, wellness tourism, and integrated medical services for international patients.

The medical tourism plan, which is part of the medical policy, aims to transform Maharashtra into a leading hub for affordable and high-quality medical care by leveraging its advanced healthcare infrastructure, internationally trained doctors, strong connectivity, and traditional wellness systems including, ayurveda, yoga and homeopathy.

"The wellness tourism sector is exp...