Who is Tukaram Mundhe? The Maharashtra FDA Commissioner behind the raids shaking up Mumbai's iconic eateries
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe, who grew up helping his family farm in rural Beed, has built a reputation as one of Maharashtra's most uncompromising administrators. He has been transferred 25 times in 21 years. He is now leading food safety raids that have shut some of Mumbai's most iconic eateries.
Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, has recently overseen a series of raids targeting various wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants across the state. These raids have resulted in the suspension of licences and confiscation of samples due to serious hygiene lapses, such as pest infestations and poor sanitation.
Mundhe's career graph, marked by 25 transfers in 21 years of service, has almost become as well-known as his work. Born in a farming household, Mundhe's understanding of everyday administrative struggles likely stems from his rural upbringing. After graduating from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, he joined the IAS in 2005.
His most talked-about posting was as Solapur's district collector, where he implemented the Jalyukt Shivar programme to address the district's chronic water crisis. Recently, FDA teams have targeted establishments like Noor Mohammadi Hotel, Shalimar Restaurant, K Rustom & Co, and Juhu Gymkhana, flagging serious hygiene issues ranging from pest infestations to improper storage practices.
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