Dr Shobha Vijender Age, Husband, Children, Family, Biography
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Hometown: Delhi
Age: 61 Years
Husband: Vijender Gupta
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Birth Name | Shobha Gautam |
Profession | Social Worker |
Physical Stats | |
Height (approx.) | 5' 1" (154 cm) |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Career | |
Awards | • 2020: FLO Women Transforming India Award for her contribution in social service • 2024: Kamala Power Women Award ![]() |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 7 January 1964 (Tuesday) |
Age (as of 2025) | 61 Years |
Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Signature | ![]() |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | New Delhi, India |
School | Indraprastha Hindu Kanya Ucchtar Madhyamik School, Delhi (now, Indraprastha Hindu Girls Sr. Sec. School, Delhi) |
College/University | • Delhi University, Delhi • Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi • Agra University, Agra |
Educational Qualification(s) | • Bachelor of Arts with Economics Honours from Delhi University (1984) • Masters in Social Work from Jamia Milia Islamia (1988) • PhD from Agra University (2000) |
Religion | Hinduism |
Caste | Baniya |
Political Inclination | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Address | B-85, Vinobha Kunj Apartments, Sector-9, Rohini, Delhi- 110085 |
Controversies | Old Age Pension Fraud In 2016, Aam Aadmi Party accused Dr. Shobha Gupta of recommending ineligible people for old age pension. [1]Deccan Herald Show-cause Notice Slapped on Her NGO Sampurna In 2012, the Delhi Government slapped two show-cause notices to Sampurna NGO, which was being run by Shobha Vijender. The first notice was served to the NGO for for failing to provide the annual list of governing body members since its inception in 2000. The second notice was served to it for furnishing a false affidavit to obtain government registration. [2]Hindustan Times |
Social Media | • Instagram |
Relationships & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 1 November 1987 |
Family | |
Husband/Spouse | Vijender Gupta (Politician)![]() |
Children | Son- Aadhar Gupta Daughter- Aaina Nair ![]() |
Other Relatives | Son-in-law- Varun Nair Daughter-in-law- Garima Jain |
Money Factor | |
Salary/Income (approx.) | Rs. 22,30,940 (as of 2024) |
Assets/Properties (as of 2025) | Movable Assets • Cash: Rs. 91,919 • Bank Deposits: Rs. 13,62,959 • Postal Savings: Rs. 10,50,040 • LIC, Insurance Policies: Rs. 23,91,884 • Loans & Advances Given: Rs. 2,79,75,391 • Motor Vehicles: Rs. 19,68,430 • Jewellery: Rs. 67,01,400 • Other Assets: Rs. 3,21,500 Immovable Assets • Non-Agricultural Land: Rs. 2,50,00,000 • Commercial Buildings: Rs. 4,22,00,000 • Residential Buildings: Rs. 17,10,000 |
Net Worth | Rs. 6,71,12,853 (as of 2025) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Dr Shobha Vijender
- Dr Shobha Vijender was born into a family with a background in social work.
- It was her father who instilled a sense of social responsibility in her at a young age.
- Shobha’s mother always encouraged her to be independent and self-reliant.
- In 1993, Dr. Shobha founded a non-governmental organization named Sampurna with an aim to empower the womanhood. The organisation follows the principle of complete development and provides full support to women and children.
- As the President and founder of Sampurna, Dr. Shobha Vijender supports victims of domestic violence, promotes education, and advocates for women’s rights.
- Through Sampurna, Shobha has worked closely with various communities to promote self-sufficiency, awareness, and health education.
- She has authored various books on empowering women and children. In 2023, she authored the book Broken Brides: Domestic Violence in India.
- In 2012. she contested and won the Municipal Corporation Elections in Delhi on a ticket of the Bharatiya Janata Party, becoming a councillor from Rohini Central.
- Dr. Shobha has been invited as a guest speaker at various social events to share her thoughts on topics like Rehabilitation & Support Systems for Victims and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Children.
- In 2019, there were allegations that Shobha’s NGO Sampurna received disproportionately large amounts of funding from the MCD, while her husband Vijender Gupta served as the councillor of MCD. It was also claimed that the NGO had used MCD-allotted space for commercial purposes.
- In June 2019, she was robbed of her belongings by some unidentified persons near Mandi House in Lutyen’s Delhi.
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