1992 batch IAS officer of Manipur cadre, Mr. Vumlunmang Vualnam, took charge of the post of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Government of India, on 2 September. He will take the place of Mr. Rajiv Bansal, an IAS officer of 1988 batch, consequent upon his superannuation on 31 August, 2023.
Mr. Vualnam has held many important positions in the Union Government, including Additional Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Joint Secretary, M/o Home Affairs, and Deputy Secretary, M/o Finance & Company Affairs.
He has also held several key positions in the Government of Manipur, including, Commissioner, D/o Health & Family Welfare, and Director, Transport. He has also served as advisor to the Executive Director, World Bank.