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Politics
IAS Officer Tukaram Mundhe Drives Reforms in Maharashtra's Food Sector
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 01:32 PM
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IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe is spearheading reforms in Maharashtra's food sector, aiming to streamline supply chains and improve market access for farmers.
IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe has taken charge of a comprehensive reform agenda in Maharashtra’s food sector, focusing on enhancing efficiency across the supply chain.
Under his stewardship, the state is working to reduce post‑harvest losses by improving storage facilities and cold chain logistics, thereby ensuring fresher produce reaches markets.
The reforms also aim to broaden market access for farmers, introducing digital platforms that connect growers directly with buyers and reduce the number of intermediaries.
Mundhe’s initiatives are expected to boost farmers’ incomes, lower consumer prices, and strengthen Maharashtra’s position as a leading food producer in India.
Under his stewardship, the state is working to reduce post‑harvest losses by improving storage facilities and cold chain logistics, thereby ensuring fresher produce reaches markets.
The reforms also aim to broaden market access for farmers, introducing digital platforms that connect growers directly with buyers and reduce the number of intermediaries.
Mundhe’s initiatives are expected to boost farmers’ incomes, lower consumer prices, and strengthen Maharashtra’s position as a leading food producer in India.