IAS Tukaram Mundhe education journey has drawn attention after the Maharashtra cadre officer returned to the spotlight as the Commissioner of the state’s Food and Drugs Administration. Known as “IAS Singham” for his strict administrative style, Mundhe began his schooling at a Zilla Parishad school in Tadsona village in Beed district. After completing school, he moved to Aurangabad for higher education and earned a bachelor’s degree in History. He later completed a master’s degree in Political Science from Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University. Mundhe cleared the UPSC Civil Services Examination in 2004 with an impressive All India Rank of 20 and joined the 2005-batch Maharashtra cadre of the IAS. He also completed specialised training in crisis, emergency and disaster management at the National University of Singapore. His more than two-decade career has included several challenging assignments and around 25 transfers. His journey from a rural school to the senior ranks of the civil services continues to attract attention among aspirants and students.
IAS Tukaram Mundhe Education: From Village School to AIR 20
