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NEWSMAKERS OF THE WEEK

Selected stories about Indian diaspora from our website www.theindianeye.com

Global Honor Stanford Alumna Wins

for Indian Alternative Top Award for Affordable

Medicine Pioneer Housing Innovation

NEW YORK, NY: STANFORD, CA:

r. Arpit Chopra Jain, a leading name in the field of alternative med- ayatri Datar, co-founder and CEO of EarthEnable, has been awarded
icine, was honored at the United Nations Global Excellence Awards the 2025 President’s Award for Advancement of the Common Good
Dheld at the Martinique New York on Broadway on June 9, 2025. Orga- Gby Stanford University. A Stanford MBA graduate (2014), Datar was
nized by the United Nations Global Peace Council, the event recognized Dr. recognized for her work in transforming housing access in Africa.
Jain as Guest of Honour for his contributions to health, peace, and internation- The idea was born during a course trip to Rwanda, where she met a single
al cooperation. mother living in unsafe conditions.
Dr. Jain was also acknowledged at the International Peace Conclave, re- Inspired, Datar co-founded EarthEnable to replace unsanitary dirt floors
ceiving a Certificate of Appreciation signed by a United Nations Correspon- with sealed earthen alternatives made from natural materials.
dent and Global Affairs Analyst. These accolades mark significant internation- These floors improve health outcomes, are cost-effective, and support cli-
al recognition of his work in promoting holistic healing and sustainable health mate resilience.
practices rooted in the Indian system of alternative medicine. Since 2014, EarthEnable has impacted more than 250,000 lives, created
His efforts span beyond the medical realm into societal development and 1,000 jobs, and completed over 45,000 flooring projects in East Africa. Datar
peacebuilding, contributing to India’s growing reputation as a hub of wellness credits the d.school’s “Design for Extreme Affordability” course for shaping
and spiritual knowledge. Through seminars, research, and community out- her entrepreneurial mindset.
reach, Dr. Jain has helped foster a global dialogue on integrative health. Beyond EarthEnable, she co-operates The Creativity Fund Rwanda and
The honors bestowed on him underscore the increasing global interest in serves on the board of Water Access Rwanda.
traditional and complementary medicine, particularly from India, and place “Everyone is here to help others self-actualize through love and service,”
Dr. Jain among the key figures bringing ancient wisdom into modern health she says, reflecting her deep commitment to social impact.
discourse. His recognition is a matter of pride for India and a testament to the
relevance of alternative healing systems in today’s world. Continued on next page... >>

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