Quick Info
| Profession | Civil servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 23/09/1984 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Tamenglong district, Manipur, India |
Latest News about Armstrong Pame
15/03/2025
Armstrong Pame was honored with the 'Distinguished IAS Officers Award' at a national ceremony in New Delhi, recognizing his transformative work in rural infrastructure and community development in Manipur. The award highlighted his unique 'People's Road' project, which connected remote villages through public funding without government assistance.
10/01/2025
Pame was appointed as Joint Secretary in the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, marking a significant career advancement from his previous role as Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Tousem. In this new position, he is expected to oversee policies related to tribal education and higher learning initiatives across the Northeast region.
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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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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/armstrong-pame-96b13b60 |
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. |