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Maharashtra FDA chief urges balance between business, livelihoods and public health
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 03:15 PM
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Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration chief Tukaram Mundhe emphasized the need to strike a balance between economic activity, livelihoods and public health, highlighting the challenges faced by the state.
Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief Tukaram Mundhe said that the state must carefully balance the imperatives of business continuity and people’s livelihoods with the overarching goal of protecting public health. He highlighted that overly stringent health measures could hamper economic activity, while lax regulations could jeopardise citizen safety.
Mundhe’s remarks came during a press interaction where he underscored the need for a nuanced approach that supports both economic recovery and health safeguards. He urged policymakers to consider the interdependence of health outcomes and economic well‑being when formulating regulations.
The FDA chief called for collaborative efforts among industry, government and community stakeholders to develop strategies that do not force a trade‑off between profit and public safety. He affirmed that the agency will continue to monitor health risks while facilitating a conducive environment for businesses to operate responsibly.
Mundhe’s remarks came during a press interaction where he underscored the need for a nuanced approach that supports both economic recovery and health safeguards. He urged policymakers to consider the interdependence of health outcomes and economic well‑being when formulating regulations.
The FDA chief called for collaborative efforts among industry, government and community stakeholders to develop strategies that do not force a trade‑off between profit and public safety. He affirmed that the agency will continue to monitor health risks while facilitating a conducive environment for businesses to operate responsibly.