‘We need to balance business & livelihoods with public health,' says Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe

Sep 20, 2026

Maharashtra FDA commissioner Tukaram Mundhe says India must improve street-food hygiene without hurting vendors’ livelihoods. He backs designated vending zones with proper sanitation and regulation, while stressing that footpaths should remain accessible to pedestrians. Mundhe says local authorities and FDA must work together to ensure safe, organised and sustainable vending.

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