India has been ranked _________ in the Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-21 out of 46 destinations by the Medical Tourism Association.

The correct answer is 10th.Key Points

Medical Tourism Index (MTI):-

• It is a biannual ranking of international healthcare destinations based on American perceptions.
• It is developed by the International Healthcare Research Center (IHRC) and is based on a survey of over 2,000 Americans.
• The MTI ranks countries on a scale of 1 to 100, with a higher score indicating a more attractive medical tourism destination.
• India has been ranked 10th in the Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-21 out of 46 destinations by the Medical Tourism Association.
• The following are the reasons why India is ranked 10th:  
  • India offers world-class medical facilities and highly skilled doctors at affordable prices.
  • The country has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure with advanced technology and modern equipment.
  • India is also known for its traditional and alternative forms of medicine such as Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy.
  • The government has also taken initiatives to promote medical tourism in the country by easing visa rules and providing incentives to medical tourists. 

Additional Informatio

• If India was ranked 15th, it would still be a decent ranking considering the number of destinations on the list.  
• If India was ranked 20th, it would be a lower ranking and may indicate that the country needs to improve its medical tourism facilities and services.
• If India was ranked 5th, it would be a higher ranking and would indicate that the country is a top destination for medical tourism.