Quick Info
| Profession | Civil servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/09/1984 |
| Age | 42 years |
| Birthplace | Tamenglong district, Manipur, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Armstrong Pame
15/03/2025
Armstrong Pame was appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India in March 2025. Reports say this marked his elevation to a senior central deputation role after serving in director-level positions in the Union government.
10/01/2025
In early 2025, Pame was serving in central government education roles and was associated with higher education administration at the national level. Coverage in 2025 also notes his continued work on policy-related responsibilities tied to the Ministry of Education.
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Bio/Wiki
| Armstrong Pame is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 2009 batch, posted in the Manipur cadre. | |
| He is the first person from the Zeme Naga tribe of Manipur to become an IAS officer. | |
| Pame is known as the “Miracle Man” for his initiative to build 100 kilometers of roads in remote villages through public contributions and his savings. | |
| He is a Physics (Hons.) graduate from St. Stephen's College, Delhi University. | |
| He has completed Transformational Leadership Course from Oxford University and Leadership in 21st Century Executive Education Module from Harvard Kennedy School. | |
| He is a Young Global Leader of Class of 2018 declared by World Economic Forum. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Hazel Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | United Builders School, Tamenglong; St. Edmund’s College, Shillong |
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| College | St. Stephen's College, Delhi |
| Degree | Graduate in Physics (Hons.) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Yini Evelyn |
| Marriage Date | 16/12/2017 |
| Salary | 80,000 INR/month |
Family
| Father | Haitung Pame |
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| Mother | Ningwangle Pame |
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Career
| 2007 | Role: Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer | Department: Customs and Central Excise Department |
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| 2008 | Role: Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer | Cadre: Manipur |
| 2012 | Role: Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) | Location: Tousem, Manipur |
| 2012-2016 | Achievement: Led the construction of a 100 km road connecting Tousem with the outside world, funded by public contributions and his savings. |
| Recent | Role: Joint Secretary | Location: Centre |
| Role: Joint Secretary | Location: Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India |
Favourites
| Favorite Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. An officer in the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) hailing from the Zeme Tribe of the Naga people. | |
| 2. Initiated the construction of 'People’s Road,' a 100-km road project, without government assistance. | |
| 3. Raised funds for the road project through social media and donations. | |
| 4. Frequently hosts school-going students for dinner at his home. | |
| 5. Nominated for the Public Service category in the CNN-IBN Indian of the Year awards. | |
| 6. Was a guest on the talk show 'Aaj Ki Raat Hai Zindagi' hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. | |
| 7. Delivered a TEDx Talk in Hyderabad, India. | |
| 8. Recipient of India's Most Eminent IAS Officer Award 2015 and India's Distinguished IAS Officers Award 2021. |
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