Cabinet clears new medical tourism, township policies

After a four-month gap, the chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Rajasthan government convened a cabinet meeting on Sunday, clearing a series of key policy decisions aimed at administrative reform, urban development, and healthcare promotion.

- HT Correspondent

From expanding the strength of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission to approving new township and gas distribution policies, the meeting marked a major push toward infrastructure and governance upgrades.

Addressing the media after the meeting, parliamentary affairs minister Jogaram Patel said that due to increased workload, three new posts of members in the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) have been approved, raising the total from seven to 10. This amendment will enhance the commission's efficiency.

The cabinet approved the draft of the Medical Value Travel Policy, “Heal in Rajasthan Policy-2025”. This policy will position Rajasthan as an accessible, affordable, and trustworthy destination for Medical Value Travel (MVT). It will integrate the health and tourism sectors to drive economic growth, employment, and global branding. Incentives under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS), the state’s industrial development policy, and tourism policy will be provided to investors. The policy will also support public-private partnerships and viability gap funding.