Quick Info
| Profession | Social Worker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/01/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Shobha Gautam |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 1" (154 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor of Arts with Economics Honours from Delhi University (1984) |
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| Master's Degree | Masters in Social Work from Jamia Milia Islamia (1988) |
| PhD | PhD from Agra University (2000) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Baniya |
| Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Address | B-85, Vinobha Kunj Apartments, Sector-9, Rohini, Delhi- 110085 |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 01/11/1987 |
Family
| Spouse | Vijender Gupta |
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| Children | Son - Aadhar Gupta, Daughter - Aaina Nair |
| Other Relatives | Son-in-law - Varun Nair, Daughter-in-law - Garima Jain |
Career
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| Contributions | Dr. Shobha founded the NGO, Sampurna, in 1993 aimed at empowering women and children. As the founder and president, she focuses on domestic violence support, education promotion, and women's rights advocacy. She has been actively fighting for women's rights for more than three decades. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/shobhavijender/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/p/Shobha-Vijender-100063856894829/ | |
| https://x.com/shobhavijender |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dr. Shobha Vijender was raised in a family dedicated to social work, with her father's influence emphasizing social responsibility. | |
| 2. She has authored various books, including 'Broken Brides: Domestic Violence in India' in 2023. | |
| 3. In 2012, she became a councillor in Delhi, winning elections as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate. | |
| 4. Shobha's NGO, Sampurna, faced allegations of receiving excessive funding linked to her husband's political position. | |
| 5. Her husband, Vijender Gupta, was elected as the 7th Speaker of Delhi Legislative Assembly in February 2025. |