Reena Gupta is an Indian politician and lawyer affiliated with the Aam Aadmi Party in the Government of Delhi. |
In June 2001, she started working as an NRM associate at Oxfam America in Boston, Massachusetts, until February 2003. |
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. |
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. |
In 2011, she shifted her focus to activism by joining the Indian anti-corruption movement in Delhi. |
In December 2017, Gupta advocated for Delhi's participation in the Urban 20 (U20) initiative aimed at enhancing city diplomacy among G20 countries' cities. |
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. |
Gupta initiated the ‘Yudh Pradhushan Ke Virudh’ campaign in 2020 to address Delhi's air pollution challenges. |
A key achievement of Gupta was implementing regulations for ride-hailing companies in 2021, mandating a transition to electric cars and setting annual targets. |
In 2021, she introduced the Green Delhi App and Green War Room for residents to report localized pollution issues. |
In 2022, Gupta spearheaded the ‘Greening Delhi’ project, aimed at transforming vacant areas into community parks and enhancing existing parks in the city. |
Gupta was later appointed as a member of the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority by the Government of Delhi. |
Apart from her professional endeavors, Gupta shares her passion for fitness by showcasing her running and jogging activities on social media. |
She is frequently invited to participate in live debates on various Indian news channels. |