| Armstrong Pame | |
| Birth Date: | 23 September 1984 |
| Occupation: | Indian Administrative Service |
| Notable Works: | Armstrong is notable for his initiative to build 100 km long roads in the most remote villages of the Tamenglong through public contributions and his savings. |
| Spouse: | Yini Evelyn (m.16 Dec 2017) |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Education: | Graduate |
| Alma Mater: | St. Edmund's College, ShillongSt. Stephen’s College |
Armstrong Pame is an officer of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) of 2009 batch belonging to Manipur cadre. He belongs to Zeme Naga tribe of the Zeliangrong community from Manipur.[1] [2] Armstrong Pame is a recipient of several awards including India's Most Eminent IAS Officer Award 2015 and India's distinguished IAS Officers Award 2021.[3]
Armstrong Pame is also popularly known as the "Miracle Man" for building a 100 km road in one of the most remote parts of the country through crowd funding. Armstrong Pame is a Physics (Hons.) graduate from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi University and has completed Transformational Leadership Course from Oxford University and Leadership in 21st Century Executive Education Module from Harvard Kennedy School. He is also a Young Global leader of Class of 2018 declared by World Economic Forum.
Armstrong Pame is also a motivational speaker at various platforms including TEDx, corporates, universities & other notable public events.
Armstrong Pame hails from Impa village, Tousem sub-division of Tamenglong district of Manipur and did his schooling till Class 10 in Tamenglong at Pretty Lamb Institute, Christian Grammar School and United Builders School. He then finished higher secondary from St. Edmund College, Shillong. He completed his bachelor's degree in Physics from St. Stephen's College, Delhi in 2005. Presently he is on Central Deputation at Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India as Director(Films).[4]
He has earned the sobriquet ‘Miracle Man’[5] for building a 100 km road famously known as the "Peoples' Road" connecting Manipur to Nagaland and Assam.[6] [7] [8] This "People's Road" has now been declared as National Highway 137 by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.[9]
In August 2012, he initiated public participation to raise over Rs. 50 lakhs for this purpose through Facebook.[10]
For his efforts in building the road with public contribution and volunteers he was invited to Facebook headquarters in California[11] and was also hosted for high tea by Sheryl Sandberg at DAVOS World Economic Forum 2019.
Armstrong Pame has served in various positions including Sub-Divisional Magistrate in some of the most challenging terrains at Tousem, Tadubi and Paomata. He served as the Deputy Commissioner at Kamjong as its first Deputy Commissioner and later at his native district Tamenglong. He also served as Special Secretary, Planning (R&D), Director, Youth Affairs and Sports in the Government of Manipur.
Presently, he is serving as Director, in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.[20]
Armstrong Pame is also the founding curator of the Global Shapers Community, Imphal hub under the World Economic Forum. Armstrong Pame is also a regular TedX Speaker at various universities and public forums including at IIMs, IITs, engineering and other universities like Delhi University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences etc. He has also successfully completed Transformational Leadership Course from Oxford University and Leadership in 21st Century Executive Education Module from Harvard Kennedy School. He collaborated with CHD Group to support the Government of Manipur with upscaling the surge capacity of District Hospitals in Tamenglong, Kamjong, Chandel and other Districts. [21]
Armstrong Pame was also widely acclaimed for his initiative of inviting school children every 2nd and 4th Friday to his office and over dinner while as District Collector. This invitation is loved by school children as they get a chance to experience the functioning of DC office and also have a close chat with their Collector sharing their dreams and passions.