Goa is stepping up efforts to position itself as a leading wellness and medical tourism destination in India, with a renewed focus on traditional and preventive healthcare. In a key development, the Centre-run All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has sought an additional 50 acres of land from the state government to set up an integrated wellness and preventive medicine centre.
Officials said the proposed expansion aims to strengthen Ayurveda-based treatments, lifestyle disease management and holistic healthcare services, catering to both domestic and international tourists. The initiative aligns with Goa’s broader strategy to diversify its tourism beyond beaches and nightlife, while leveraging its natural environment, climate and growing healthcare infrastructure.
The state government has indicated that the proposal is under consideration, viewing it as an opportunity to create jobs, attract high-value tourists and enhance Goa’s profile in global wellness tourism. If approved, the project could significantly boost long-stay medical and wellness tourism in the state.
Goa Taps Ayurveda and Preventive Care to Expand Medical Tourism
