Dr. Puneet Dhawan Hails Budget 2026: “AYUSH-Integrated Medical Hubs to Make India the Global Holistic Healthcare Capital”
New Delhi, Feb 01: Dr. Puneet Dhawan, Co-Chair of the PHDCCI AYUSH Committee and renowned Ayurvedic specialist, today welcomed the government’s announcement in Budget 2026 to establish five new Medical Hubs across India. The initiative aims to integrate AYUSH centers with modern medical infrastructure, promoting holistic healthcare and boosting India’s Medical Value Tourism (MVT) ecosystem.
“This is a transformative step toward ‘Heal in India’,” said Dr. Dhawan. “By integrating AYUSH within these hubs, the long-standing challenge of fragmented care is addressed. International patients can now access both modern diagnostics and traditional healing under one roof.”
Dr. Dhawan highlighted the strategic benefits of the initiative:
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Scientific Validation: Building a data-driven environment for Ayurvedic clinical outcomes.
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Global Trust: Leveraging private-sector efficiency and international accreditation for traditional medicine.
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Economic Growth: Enhancing foreign exchange inflow through specialized wellness and rehabilitation tourism.
“The integration of AYUSH into modern medical hubs not only strengthens India’s healthcare capabilities but also positions the country as a global leader in holistic wellness,” he added.