Punam Gupta
Punam Gupta was born on 24 February 1973 in Mohali, Punjab, India. Her parents are Sh. Rajinder Kumar and Mrs. Kanta Vij. She grew up in Ambala, Haryana, where she completed her early education. Gupta earned a law degree (LLB) from CCSU University, Meerut, and also holds diplomas in Mass Communication, Food and Nutrition, and PGDCA.
Career
Punam Gupta is an accomplished entrepreneur and social worker with significant contributions in the fields of food safety, health, and entrepreneurship. She is the founder of Together We Can Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to organ donation, food safety, cybersecurity, water conservation, and other social welfare initiatives.
She also serves as the Director of Immuno Life Pvt. Ltd., which focuses on Ayurvedic products, Herbal Cosmetics, Vet, Pet Feed Supplements and nutraceuticals, and Quality Services and Training Pvt. Ltd., which specializes in FSSAI licensing and food safety training. In addition, Punam Gupta is the Proprietor of Octa Life Sciences, a company operating under the PMEGP scheme, and has been recognized for her entrepreneurial achievements.
Punam Gupta is a certified Lead Auditor and a Trainer of FOSTAC under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). She has been involved in training thousands of professionals in food safety and hygiene across India.
Social work
Punam Gupta is deeply committed to social causes through her work with Together We Can Foundation, where she leads initiatives aimed at improving public health, promoting sustainable practices, and enhancing quality of life. Her major contributions include:
- Organ and body donation,
- Food safety awareness programs and hygiene training for industries and communities,
- Employment generation through skill development initiatives,
- Environmental conservation projects,
- Welfare programs for women and children,
- Cybersecurity and safety awareness programs,
- Animal welfare initiatives.
The foundation also engages in charitable activities such as donating clothes, blankets, and essentials to underprivileged communities.
Publications
Punam Gupta has authored two influential books:
- "Dream Build Grow" — A guidebook for aspiring entrepreneurs, providing insights into business strategies and personal development.
- "Spiritual Ayurveda: Aligning Body, Mind, and Soul" — A holistic approach to wellness through Ayurvedic practices.
Awards and recognition
Punam Gupta has received numerous awards for her contributions to business, social work, and food safety, including:
- Best Health Care Start-Up Award for Immuno Life Pvt. Ltd.
- Prime Time Global Icon Award 2022, presented by cricketer Sunil Gavaskar
- Mother Teresa Nari Samman Award for entrepreneurship and social work
- Udyog Ratan Award, presented by actress Sudha Chandran
- World Record Certificate for food safety training performance by the USA Book of World Records
- Women Faces of the Year 2024, Fox Story India
- Recognised by Mr. Bandaru Dattatreya, Honourable Governor of India, for social contributions
- Certified record holder for the highest number of food safety awareness programs, recognised by Harvard World Records
- Awarded by Sonakshi Sinha for social welfare
- Certificate of Excellence, RIISM
- Honoured by the Director of NIFTEM, International Women’s Day
- Guest of Honour, Fame Finders Media event
- Guest of Honour invitation at India International Centre, Fame Finders Media event.
- Second Performer Trainer Award(All India) by FSSAI
- Awarded a 5 Lakh prize from NEFTEM for startup, Immuno Life Private Limited
Contact Information
- Address: DS-37 Sector 1, Jail Land, Ambala City, Haryana, India
- Phone: +91 9416029001
- Email: officialpunamgupta@gmail.com