Bablu Gupta

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Bablu Gupta
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Born (1998-03-09) March 9, 1998 (age 27)
Lahan, Nepal
Citizenship Nepali
EducationBachelor of Public Health (ongoing)
OccupationsSocial activist, Politician
Organization(s) 100's Group Nepal (Founder & President)
Known forSocial activism, founding Nepal's first free clothing bank, humanitarian relief
Office Minister of Youth and Sports(2025-2026)
Political partyIndependent
Website hundredgroup.org.np

Bablu Gupta (born 8 April 1995) is a Nepali social activist and politician. He is the founder and president of the non-profit organization 100's Group Nepal. Gupta is known for humanitarian initiatives including establishing Nepal's first free clothing bank and leading relief efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. On 26 October 2025, he was sworn in as the Minister of Youth and Sports in the Government of Nepal. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Bablu Gupta was born in Lahan, Nepal. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Public Health degree in Madhesh Province.

Career

Social activism and 100's Group Nepal

On 23 July 2018, Gupta founded 100's Group Nepal in Anamnagar, Kathmandu. The organization focuses on poverty alleviation through the donation and distribution of clothing, food, and emergency aid. [3] Its slogan is "Those who have, to give; those who don't have, to take."

Under Gupta's leadership, the group established Nepal's first free clothing bank in Anamnagar, later expanding to locations including Jawalakhel, Butwal, and remote areas such as the Karnali region. [3]

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the group distributed over one million meals to daily wage workers and vulnerable populations in its first wave. [4] During the second wave, it organized oxygen concentrator supplies and isolation centers.

Other activities under Gupta's direction include:

Health camps and animal welfare programs.

Environmental campaigns, including planting over 7,000 trees. [3]

Educational support through scholarships and supplies to rural schools.

Blood donation drives and disaster relief fundraising.

Heritage site cleanup and youth engagement, mobilizing approximately 9,000 volunteers.

His work has been aligned with several Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 4 (Quality Education). [3]

Political appointment

On 26 October 2025, Gupta was sworn in as the Minister of Youth and Sports. [1] [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Government finalises four new ministers, oath taking ceremony set for today". Onlinekhabar. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Four new Ministers expected to take oath today". Khabarhub. 26 October 2025. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "About Us – 100's Group Nepal". 100's Group Nepal. Archived from the original on 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  4. ↑ "Kathmandu Metropolitan City to remove free food distribution from Khula Manch". The Kathmandu Post. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
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