The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has issued a tender for opening a medical tourism counter - a first of its kind - at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport to facilitate the international tourists get the best medical care in the city.
"The aim is to improve facilities for passenger and not to earn money," said R K Singh, airport director. AAI will provide 10 sq m of space at the arrival area of the international terminal to the highest bidder.
The space will be provided at Rs 3,500/sq m/month which is much less than what AAI charges for other counters like food and hotels. "We usually charge Rs 6,500/sq m/month but for medical tourism counter, we are offering a subsidized rate," said Singh.
The counter is aimed at providing the necessary information regarding the procedures, monetary transaction and international code of treatment. On being asked why will patients come to medical tourism counter at airport when they already have a tie-up with the hospital concerned, Singh said, "People always seek better facilities. The counter will help them find the best option available for them."
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