About Shri Sunil Tatkare

Shri Sunil Dattatray Tatkare is currently the Finance Minister in the Maharashtra State Government and is the elected legislative assembly representative from Raigad Constituency (Mangoan, Roha, Tala, Mhasala and Shrivardhan).

In a political career of more than two decades, Tatkaresaheb has served as State Minister for Urban Development Oct 1999 – 2004, Cabinet Minister for Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection 2004-2008 and Energy Minister in the Maharashtra state cabinet 2008-2009.

Tatkaresaheb is widely considered to be an individual of strong principles, great intellectual ability and firm support for the idea of a prosperous and strong Maharashtra.

The Early Years.

Shri Sunil Tatkare was born on 10 July 1955 in Kolad, a tiny village near Roha. His father, Dattatray Tatkare hailed from a poor family, which helped Sunil in understanding the importance of being humble and helpful to all regardless of their caste or religion.

Sunil was a brilliant student and always stood first in school. His father wanted him to become a doctor and help people but Sunil had other plans for himself. Sunil did not just want to prescribe medicines to people but wanted to help them by providing them an opportunity to improve their financial, social, and basic needs.

Sunil shared a close relationship with his father and whenever Dattatray Tatkare had to travel to different places for political purposes, he used to accompany him and drive the car. After the demise of his father, Sunil had to shoulder all the responsibilities of the family. He left his college education and entered the construction business, at the age of 20.