Dr Shobha Vijender Age, Wiki and Bio

Dr Shobha Vijender

Quick Info

ProfessionSocial Worker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/01/1964
Age61 years
BirthplaceDelhi, India

Bio/Wiki

Birth NameShobha Gautam
HometownDelhi
Zodiac signCapricorn

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 1" (154 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor's DegreeBachelor of Arts with Economics Honours from Delhi University (1984)
Master's DegreeMasters in Social Work from Jamia Milia Islamia (1988)
PhDPhD from Agra University (2000)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteBaniya
Political InclinationBharatiya Janata Party
AddressB-85, Vinobha Kunj Apartments, Sector-9, Rohini, Delhi- 110085

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date01/11/1987

Family

SpouseVijender Gupta
ChildrenSon - Aadhar Gupta, Daughter - Aaina Nair
Other RelativesSon-in-law - Varun Nair, Daughter-in-law - Garima Jain

Career

Awards
  • 2020: FLO Women Transforming India Award for her contribution in social service
  • 2024: Kamala Power Women Award
ContributionsDr. 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.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Dr. Shobha Vijender was raised in a family dedicated to social work, with her father's influence emphasizing social responsibility.
She has authored various books, including 'Broken Brides: Domestic Violence in India' in 2023.
In 2012, she became a councillor in Delhi, winning elections as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate.
Shobha's NGO, Sampurna, faced allegations of receiving excessive funding linked to her husband's political position.