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BirthplaceDelhi, India

Latest News about Reena Gupta

25/09/2025

As PPCB chairperson, Reena Gupta said Punjab needs a national plan to tackle smog, arguing that the pollution problem cannot be solved by blaming farmers alone. The interview highlighted her ongoing role in shaping the state’s air-quality response and public messaging around stubble-burning and regional pollution.

20/05/2025

The Punjab government appointed Reena Gupta as chairperson of the Punjab Pollution Control Board, making her the first woman to hold the post since the board was formed in 1975. The move drew political criticism because opposition leaders objected to a Delhi-based Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson being given a top Punjab posting. Gupta’s background cited in coverage included her earlier work as an adviser to the Delhi government and her experience on environmental policy.

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Physical Stats & More

Height157 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

SpouseVishal Mehta (co-founder of Lok Capital)
ChildrenRitam Sudhir (student)

Career

Political PartyAam Aadmi Party
Political JourneyAdvisor for the Government of Delhi (2020)
Current RoleChairperson of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) (2025)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Reena Gupta is an Indian politician and lawyer affiliated with the Aam Aadmi Party in the Government of Delhi.
2. In June 2001, she started working as an NRM associate at Oxfam America in Boston, Massachusetts, until February 2003.
3. From February 2003 to September 2011, Gupta served as a natural resource management specialist at the World Bank in New Delhi. She then worked as a freelance consultant focusing on environmental and sustainable development issues until August 2020.
4. Gupta is a vocal supporter of the Safe Food Movement and has written extensively about the harmful effects of pesticides in India in various Indian newspapers.
5. In 2011, she shifted her focus to activism by joining the Indian anti-corruption movement in Delhi.
6. In December 2017, Gupta advocated for Delhi's participation in the Urban 20 (U20) initiative aimed at enhancing city diplomacy among G20 countries' cities.
7. Joining the Aam Aadmi Party in 2020, Gupta advised the Environment Minister of Delhi, playing a crucial role in developing strategies to combat pollution sources in the city.
8. Gupta initiated the ‘Yudh Pradhushan Ke Virudh’ campaign in 2020 to address Delhi's air pollution challenges.
9. A key achievement of Gupta was implementing regulations for ride-hailing companies in 2021, mandating a transition to electric cars and setting annual targets.
10. In 2021, she introduced the Green Delhi App and Green War Room for residents to report localized pollution issues.
11. In 2022, Gupta spearheaded the ‘Greening Delhi’ project, aimed at transforming vacant areas into community parks and enhancing existing parks in the city.
12. Gupta was later appointed as a member of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority by the Government of Delhi.
13. Apart from her professional endeavors, Gupta shares her passion for fitness by showcasing her running and jogging activities on social media.
14. She is frequently invited to participate in live debates on various Indian news channels.
15. She serves as the National Spokesperson of the Aam Aadmi Party.
16. She writes regular columns on air pollution, environmental issues, and social justice in newspapers including Hindustan Times, The Times of India, and The Indian Express.
17. She represented the Delhi government at COP28 in Dubai alongside 100 mayors and global leaders.
18. Gupta is the first woman to serve as chairperson of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) since its formation in 1975[1].
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