AI SummaryHeal by India Scheme and Heal in India Scheme are two health initiatives of the central government that were announced in August 2022 to strengthen India's place in global healthcare. Heal in India promotes medical tourism by helping international patients find hospitals in India, while Heal by India sends Indian doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals abroad for medical work. PM Samagra Swasthya Yojana was reported as a proposed umbrella healthcare programme that would bring the main health schemes under one roof.
These schemes were first reported ahead of Independence Day 2022. Since then, Heal in India has grown into a working digital portal that connects overseas patients with accredited hospitals across the country. Central government runs these initiatives to push medical tourism and to use India's large pool of skilled medical staff. This article explains the details of Heal by India, Heal in India and PM Samagra Swasthya Yojana.
Heal by India Scheme 2026
Heal by India Scheme is a central government initiative that sends Indian doctors, nurses, dentists, AYUSH professionals and other healthcare workers abroad to perform medical procedures. The idea is to use India's large pool of skilled medical staff to help countries that need doctors and nurses. The National Health Authority (NHA) provides technical support for the scheme, and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) registry supplies the data on healthcare professionals.
The scheme works through a single database that lists verified healthcare professionals along with registered recruiting agencies and employers. Indian medical professionals can upload their details and CVs on the platform and look for job opportunities in the country of their choice. The government keeps track of the safety and whereabouts of Indian nationals working abroad through this portal.
Heal in India Scheme
Heal in India Scheme is the country's first institutional mechanism to promote medical tourism. It aims to create a platform that helps international patients coming to India for treatment. Through the Heal in India portal, foreign and overseas patients can choose hospitals in India as per the package rate, facilities and kind of services they need in any part of the country.
The Heal in India portal is now live and is run with the support of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Ministry of Tourism. It lets patients search accredited hospitals, compare treatment packages, submit treatment enquiries, use teleconsultation and get medical visa information from one place.
India has been ranked among the top medical tourism destinations. Treatment costs in India are 65 to 90 percent lower than in the United States. The government has also extended the e-medical visa and e-medical attendant visa facility to nationals of 171 countries to make it easier for foreign patients to come for treatment.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Heal by India Scheme, Heal in India Scheme |
| Launched By | Central Government |
| Heal by India Aim | Send Indian healthcare professionals abroad |
| Heal in India Aim | Promote medical tourism in India |
| Technical Support | National Health Authority (NHA) |
| Heal in India Portal | indiahealthcaretourism.com |
PM Samagra Swasthya Yojana
PM Samagra Swasthya Yojana was reported in August 2022 as a proposed umbrella healthcare programme that would provide universal access to equitable, affordable and quality healthcare. Reports said the new scheme would absorb the PM Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), the PM Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
The umbrella scheme was expected to be a rebranding of the National Health Mission (NHM), or an advanced version of it. It was planned to use a saturation approach, which means it would provide access to all healthcare services for everyone. The scheme was expected to be IT-enabled and cover all the major flagship health schemes of the government. More details were shared in reports such as Modi to launch three health schemes on Aug 15 and Heal in India and Heal by India details.
FAQ's
Is Heal by India Scheme still running?
Heal by India is an ongoing initiative of the central government to send Indian healthcare professionals abroad. The National Health Authority supports the scheme and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission registry provides the data on healthcare professionals.
How can a doctor apply under Heal by India Scheme?
Indian doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals can register their details on the platform and upload their CVs along with their preferred destination country. The government helps them find verified job opportunities abroad through the portal.
What is the Heal in India portal?
Heal in India portal is the official digital platform that connects international patients with accredited hospitals and healthcare providers in India. It is available at indiahealthcaretourism.com.