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A the tourism and culture minister said Wednesday.
To do so, the nation's health sector will need to project an
air of credibility through transparency and accountability,
Minister Ambika Soni said at a gathering announcing the
government's newest medical tourism promotion efforts.
The push for greater medical tourism can build on the already
strong performance of India's health and tourism sectors, she
said.
The health sector is now the largest service sector in the
country, contributing 6.2 percent of gross domestic product, a
figure that is projected to grow to 8 percent -- and employ 9
million people -- by 2012.
The tourism industry is growing at nearly 9 percent per year
and is expected to generate $5 billion in revenue this year.
Health workers can also contribute, Soni said, "By striving to
provide customer service that will leave medical tourists
feeling spiritually and physically rejuvenated". |
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