PR No – 68
1st February 2026
New Delhi
BUDGET REACTION: Dr. Puneet Dhawan, Co-Chair, PHDCCI Ayush Committee hails Budget 2026: “AYUSH-Integrated Medical Hubs to Position India as the Global Holistic Healthcare Capital
Dr. Puneet Dhawan, Co-Chair, PHDCCI Ayush Committee hails Budget 2026: “AYUSH-Integrated Medical Hubs to Position India as the Global Holistic Healthcare Capital”
NEW DELHI – Dr. Puneet Dhawan, renowned Ayurvedic specialist and Co-Chair, PHDCCI Ayush Committee today welcomed the government’s landmark budgetary announcement to establish five new Medical Hubs across India. By making AYUSH centers an integral part of these hubs through private-sector participation, the government has signaled a new era for Medical Value Tourism (MVT).”This is a transformative step toward ‘Heal in India’,” said Dr. Dhawan. “Integrating AYUSH within modern medical infrastructure solves the long-standing challenge of fragmented care. International patients no longer have to choose between modern diagnostics and traditional healing; they can now access both under one roof.”Dr. Puneet Dhawan noted that these hubs will serve as a catalyst for:Scientific Validation: Creating a data-rich environment for Ayurvedic clinical outcomes.Global Trust: Bringing private-sector efficiency and international accreditation to traditional medicine.Economic Growth: Significantly increasing the foreign exchange inflow through specialized wellness and rehabilitation tourism.
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Warm Regards,
Media Division
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry