In a heartfelt appeal from Visakhapatnam, Dr. Malini Dasari—a doctor who also wears the crown of Mrs. India USA 2024—is championing a vision where healthcare isn’t confined to clinical settings. Speaking on Friday at Sankalpa Art Village, she urged medical professionals to step out of their white coats and into communities, making wellness accessible to everyone.

Key facts

  • Event occurred on September 4, 2026, at Sankalpa Art Village near Peddagadili, Visakhapatnam
  • Dr. Malini Dasari is a physician and titleholder of Mrs. India USA 2024
  • Theme of her talk: "Walk Beyond the White Coat"
  • She highlighted natural farming, traditional oils, medicinal plants, and eco-friendly textiles

A Doctor’s Broader Mission

Dr. Dasari, who was born, raised, and trained as a doctor in Visakhapatnam, expressed a deep desire for people to lead healthy lives through awareness and prevention. Her message resonated with an audience that included her mother, daughters, local farmers, and NGO representatives. She believes recognition from pageants is meaningful but insists true contribution lies in societal impact.

Discovering Sankalpa’s Natural Haven

Having learned about Sankalpa Art Village from friends in the U.S., Dr. Dasari visited and was impressed by its commitment to sustainability. She praised its natural farming practices, food products, textiles made with natural dyes, wooden toys, traditionally extracted oils, and medicinal plants—seeing them as pillars of holistic health.

Community and Collaboration

The event brought together diverse voices, from natural farmer Naresh to Green Climate Team NGO founder J.V. Ratnam. Their presence underscored a shared belief: healthcare is a collective effort. Dr. Dasari’s call to action reminds us that well-being starts long before illness—and often, far from a hospital bed.