Tukaram Mundhe

Tukaram Haribhau Mundhe (born 3 June 1975) is an Indian Administrative Service officer who is currently serving as the Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration, Maharashtra.

Early life Tukaram Haribhau Mundhe was born on 3 June 1975 in Beed, Marathwada, Maharashtra. His father, Haribhau, was a farmer, while his mother, Aasrabai, was a homemaker. He grew up working on his family's subsistence farm and sold vegetables. As a child, he would walk barefoot to his Zila Parishad High School. Seeing his family's difficulties inspired him to join the Indian Administrative Service. For his work in conservation of water, he has also been referred to as the "waterman of Maharashtra".

Awards and accolades In 2015-16, he received the Best Collector Award from the Government of Maharashtra. He was also awarded the National Award for Social Justice and Empowerment by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. While he was the Municipal Commissioner, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation received the SKOCH Order of Merit for its seismic retrofitting initiatives and EToilets. Further, he was awarded the National Award for the Best Integrated Traffic Management System in 2017.

Legacy A book on his life was released on 17 July 2026. Written by author-journalist Shafi Pathan, it is titled Tukaram.