India · Healthcare
How the India healthcare system works — public vs private care, eligibility, and costs for residents and visitors.
AI-drafted, editorially reviewed. Confirm specifics with the official authority.
India runs a mixed system: government hospitals and public schemes provide subsidised or free care, while a large private sector handles much of the demand, particularly in cities. Visitors and most foreign residents rely on private care backed by insurance.
- Public facilities are run by state governments alongside centrally funded schemes.
- Private hospitals carry much of urban care, paid directly or through insurance.
- Foreign visitors should arrange private medical cover before travelling.
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — national health policy and programmes.
Government portals
- National Portal of India — Directory of central and state government services and departments.
- Income Tax Department — PAN application, e-filing of returns, and residency rules for foreigners.
- GST Portal — GST registration, return filing and the taxpayer search.
- Indian Visa Online — The official e-Visa application, regular visa forms and application status.