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IAS Tukaram Mundhe Reveals Why He Will Never Let His Children Become IAS
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News18•20-10-2026, 09:11
IAS Tukaram Mundhe Reveals Why He Will Never Let His Children Become IAS
- •Maharashtra IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe has faced 25 transfers in his 21-year career span.
- •Frequent transfers forced his son to change schools six times before reaching the 5th grade, impacting family stability.
- •Mundhe stated he would advise his children against becoming IAS officers to save them from constant upheavals.
- •He believes youth should explore diverse career paths like entrepreneurship rather than viewing IAS as the only option.
- •A 2005-batch officer, Mundhe is known for his strict work ethic and currently serves as FDA Commissioner in Maharashtra.
Key Questions Answered
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe has been transferred 25 times over a service span of about 21 years.
Tukaram Mundhe opposes his children choosing the IAS path because frequent transfers cause major family disruptions, including changing residences constantly and forcing his son to attend six different schools before reaching the fifth grade.
In May 2026, Tukaram Mundhe assumed charge as the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra.
