In a major leap for India’s healthcare system, Primus Partners has unveiled a new report laying out the roadmap for 25 MediCities to be developed across the country.

Titled ‘Shaping India’s Future: Healthcare and Social Equity for All by 2047’, the report highlights how these MediCities aim to bridge long-standing gaps in healthcare access. The project is expected to be completed over the next two decades.

What Are MediCities

The MediCity concept follows a public-private partnership (PPP) model aimed at making healthcare more accessible. The initiative also seeks to boost medical tourism, create large-scale employment, and help position India as a global hub for affordable, high-quality healthcare.

This vision aligns with the government’s broader push for sustainable healthcare infrastructure and social equity by 2047.

What Will Each MediCity Include

Each MediCity will feature 5,000 hospital beds along with diagnostic centers, medical colleges, pharmacies, hostels, and common utilities. All of this will be spread over a 200-acre area.

To fund this ambitious plan, the government and private sector will jointly invest ₹85,000 crore. The Centre will contribute ₹10,000 crore toward common infrastructure, while the remaining ₹75,000–₹80,000 crore will come from private players.

Employment and Economic Boost

Each MediCity is expected to generate 30,000 direct and 40,000 indirect jobs, translating to over 4 lakh direct jobs across all 25 locations. According to the report, cities near airports are strong candidates for this development, making medical tourism a key part of the strategy.

The project is expected to nearly double the number of international medical tourists by 2029. From the current 6.3 lakh annual visitors, projections estimate this segment could grow to 14.31 billion USD by FY 2028–29, up from 7.69 billion USD in FY 2024.

Ensuring Affordable and Accessible Healthcare

The MediCities will adopt a “Walk-to-Hospital” model, where facilities are designed to be easily accessible. Around 25% of hospital beds will be reserved under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to keep services affordable.

Additionally, a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), equally owned by the Central and State Governments, will be formed to oversee the implementation of this project.

“Sabka Swasth” by 2047

He added that the vision aligns with the government’s goal of inclusive growth under “Viksit Bharat” and Amritkaal, promoting affordable care and attracting patients from across the globe.

With its long-term focus on infrastructure and equity, the MediCity concept aims to make universal healthcare a reality, ensuring Sabka Swasth by 2047.

(Rh/Pooja Bansal/MSM/SE)