Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Kurha Gram Panchayat Urges Homes to Display Tukaram Mundhe Photo
A village council in Kurha wants people to put up a picture of officer Tukaram Mundhe in their homes.
The picture was first shown during the village’s Independence Day event.
Villagers said they respect Mundhe because he works strictly and honestly.
They especially liked his actions against fake or unsafe food.
They said this helps both farmers and people who buy food.
The village council wants society to support officials who stop wrongdoing.
The move happened while people were discussing possible pressure to transfer Mundhe.
Villagers also said this may be the first effort of its kind in Maharashtra.
Kurha Gram Panchayat in Muktainagar taluka asked residents to display Tukaram Mundhe’s photograph at home.
The photograph was unveiled during the village’s Independence Day programme.
Villagers praised Mundhe’s strict, honest and action-oriented administrative style.
Residents specifically appreciated his action against adulterated milk and other food products while leading the Food and Drug Administration.
The initiative was presented as support for officials who act firmly against wrongdoing, amid discussion of alleged pressure for Mundhe’s transfer.
- Who
- Kurha Gram Panchayat, local residents and senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe.
- What
- The gram panchayat urged households to display Mundhe’s photograph as a sign of support for his strict and honest administration.
- When
- The initiative was launched during the village’s Independence Day programme; no specific date was provided.
- Where
- Kurha village in Muktainagar taluka, Jalgaon, Maharashtra.
- Why
- To support officials who take firm action against wrongdoing, including food adulteration, and to express appreciation for Mundhe’s administrative approach.
- Initiating body
- Kurha Gram Panchayat
- Location
- Muktainagar taluka, Jalgaon
- Person honored
- Senior IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe
- Launch event
- The village Independence Day programme
- Main praise
- Actions against adulterated milk and other food products
- Stated message
- Society should support honest officials who take firm action against wrongdoing
- Broader context
- Discussion over alleged pressure for Mundhe’s transfer