Senior IAS officer Vumlunmang Vualnam (IAS:1992:MN) is likely to be appointed as next Chief Secretary of Mizoram, awaiting approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Friday met with Home Minister Amit Shah to propose Vualnam as the successor to current Chief Secretary Renu Sharma (IAS:1988:AGMUT), who is set to retire of October 31. She took charge of the CS post on November 2, 2021.
Vualnam, a Manipur cadre IAS officer, is on central deputation and currently serving as Secretary in the Ministry of Civil Aviation since August 2023.
The Chief Minister requested Shah that if Vualnam’s appointment is not feasible then shortlist senior IAS officers from the Arunachal Pradesh – Goa – Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, allowing the state to select an alternative candidate.
Vualnam has held numerous prominent roles within the Union government, including Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs, and Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Company Affairs.
In addition to his central government roles, Vualnam has served in various key positions in the Manipur government.
