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Punam Gupta
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| Born | 24 February 1973 Mohali, Punjab, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, social worker |
| Known for | Food safety awareness, entrepreneurship, social initiatives |
| Organizations | Together We Can Foundation |
| Associated with | Immuno Life Private Limited Quality Services and Training Private Limited |
Punam Gupta (born 24 February 1973) is an Indian entrepreneur and social worker known for her involvement in food safety awareness, public health initiatives, and community development. She is the founder of the non-governmental organization Together We Can Foundation.
She is also associated with business entities including Immuno Life Private Limited and Quality Services and Training Private Limited, which operate in the areas of nutraceuticals, Ayurveda-based products, and food safety compliance services.
Early life and education
Punam Gupta was born in Mohali, Punjab, India. She completed her schooling and higher education in northern India, including studies in Ambala, Haryana. She earned a bachelor's degree from Dev Samaj College and later obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Meerut University.
In addition to formal education, she has completed diploma-level studies in mass communication, food and nutrition, and computer applications.
Career
Gupta has worked in the areas of food safety training, regulatory consultancy, and entrepreneurship. She is a certified trainer associated with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and has conducted training sessions on hygiene, licensing, and compliance.
Her professional roles include involvement in multiple organizations:
- Immuno Life Private Limited – Focuses on nutraceuticals, herbal formulations, and wellness products
- Quality Services and Training Private Limited – Provides services related to food safety licensing, auditing, and training
- Octa Life Sciences – A business venture operating under the PMEGP scheme
- Together We Can Foundation – A non-profit organization engaged in social development
She has contributed to training programs and awareness initiatives in food safety and regulatory practices.
Social work
Through the Together We Can Foundation, Gupta has been associated with various social initiatives, including:
- Organ and body donation awareness
- Food safety and hygiene education
- Skill development and employment programs
- Environmental awareness and sustainability campaigns
- Women and child welfare initiatives
- Cyber safety awareness programs
She has also participated in outreach efforts aimed at community support and awareness.
Publications
Gupta has authored books on entrepreneurship and wellness:
- Dream Build Grow
- Spiritual Ayurveda: Aligning Body, Mind, and Soul
Awards and recognition
Punam Gupta has received several recognitions for her work in entrepreneurship and social service, including:
- Best Health Care Start-up Award (Startup India)
- Prime Time Global Icon Award (2022)
- Mother Teresa Nari Samman Award
- Udyog Ratan Award
- Women Faces of the Year (2024)
She has also been acknowledged by various institutions and public figures for her contributions in training and social initiatives.
Personal life
Punam Gupta is based in India and is involved in social and entrepreneurial activities. She has cited her daughter, Dr. Ridhi Gupta, as a source of personal inspiration.
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Awards and recognition
Punam Gupta has received several recognitions for her work in entrepreneurship, food safety training, and social service, including:
- Best Health Care Start-up Award (Startup India)
- Prime Time Global Icon Award (2022)
- Mother Teresa Nari Samman Award
- Udyog Ratan Award
- Women Faces of the Year (2024)
- Immuno Life Private Limited was incubated by NIFTEM and received a grant prize of ₹5 lakh for the innovation of the Tulsi Nasya Inhaler.
- Second Performer Trainer Award (FSSAI) for training more than 1,000 participants across India on food safety and hygiene practices.
- Immuno Life Private Limited was selected among the top three finalists at the ET Awards 2026.