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Penguin Announces English Translation of IAS Officer Tukaram Mundhe's Biography
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News18•07-10-2026, 14:30
Penguin Announces English Translation of IAS Officer Tukaram Mundhe's Biography
- •Penguin India has announced the English translation of “Tukaram”, the bestselling Marathi biography of Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
- •The original book was written by journalist Shafi Pathan and will be translated into English by Vikrant Pande.
- •The biography chronicles Mundhe's journey from a challenging childhood in rural Maharashtra to overcoming adversity and clearing the UPSC examinations.
- •It highlights his tenure as an IAS officer, focusing on his strict adherence to rule-based administration, food-safety crackdowns, and the controversies he faced.
- •Publishers note that the book explores themes of ambition, resilience, integrity, and the personal cost of standing by one's principles.
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Penguin India announced the English translation of "Tukaram", the Marathi biography of Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
The book was originally written in Marathi by journalist Shafi Pathan and is being translated into English by Vikrant Pande.
Since taking charge in May 2026, Mundhe and his team have carried out over 12,000 inspections, issued thousands of notices, and suspended hundreds of establishment licences due to serious hygiene and safety violations.
