Nagpur: Renowned UAE-based doctor Dr. Sanjay Paithankar, known for revolutionizing affordable healthcare for migrant workers, visited his hometown Nagpur as part of the Nagpur Today Vibhuti Awards 2025 celebration. During his visit, he participated in a tree plantation drive at Nagpur Central Jail and interacted with students at Mount Litera Zee School, Ghogli, sharing his remarkable journey from Nagpur to becoming a leading healthcare pioneer in the UAE.
Dr. Paithankar’s visit was marked by warmth, nostalgia, and a deep sense of connection to his roots. At Mount Litera Zee School, he addressed the students with stories of perseverance, integrity, and service. He urged young minds to chase purpose over profit, saying, “True success lies in doing something that benefits others — not just yourself.” His interaction left a lasting impression on both teachers and students, who described his words as “deeply motivating and grounded in real-life experience.”
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Later, at the Nagpur Central Jail campus, Dr. Paithankar joined local volunteers and officials in a tree plantation program. He emphasized the importance of giving back to society in every possible way — through service, compassion, or environmental care. “Planting a tree is like planting hope,” he remarked, highlighting the connection between environmental well-being and human health.
The celebrated doctor had travelled specially from the UAE to attend the Nagpur Today Vibhuti Awards 2025, where he was honoured for his contributions to ethical and affordable healthcare through his organization, Right Health Group. The initiative, founded by Dr. Paithankar, offers medical services to thousands of migrant workers in the UAE for as little as 30 dirhams (₹680), setting a global example of accessible healthcare.
During the ceremony, Nishant Gandhi extended a warm welcome to Dr. Paithankar, acknowledging his selfless efforts and lifelong dedication to public health. Guests praised his humility and commitment, noting how his Nagpur visit symbolized a full-circle moment — returning to the city that shaped his values and vision.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Paithankar said, “No matter how far you go, your roots always call you back. Nagpur taught me empathy, and that became the foundation of everything I’ve built.”
His visit, blending environmental consciousness with youth inspiration, reflected the very ethos that earned him the Nagpur Today Vibhuti Award — a belief that service, sustainability, and compassion are the true measures of success.
