Profile of Chief Secretary
Shri Sentiyanger Imchen
Chief Secretary, Nagaland
(01.08.2025 - Present)
Profile
Shri Sentiyanger Imchen, IAS belongs to the 1991 batch of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and was allotted to the Nagaland State Cadre.
During his initial career, he served in the District Administration in Mokokchung as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil) and Additional Deputy Commissioner. He also served as Deputy Commissioner of Mon District for 2 years and 10 months.
State-level portfolios:
- Information & Public Relations
- Co-operation
- Higher & Technical Education
- Science & Technology
- Excise
- Art & Culture
- PHE
- Veterinary & Animal Husbandry
- Labour & Employment
- Health & Family Welfare
- Information Technology & Communications
- Justice & Law
- Parliamentary Affairs
- Municipal Affairs
He has also held various important posts including Commissioner, Nagaland, Home Commissioner, Development Commissioner and Agriculture Production Commissioner.
In March 2020, Shri Imchen assumed charge as Additional Chief Secretary and Finance Commissioner. During his stint in the Finance Department, the Government introduced welfare schemes such as:
- Chief Minister’s Micro Finance Initiative (CMMFI)
- Chief Minister’s Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS)
- Chief Minister’s Life Insurance Scheme (CMLIS)
These schemes have greatly benefited the people of the State.
Since 1st August 2025, he has been serving as the Chief Secretary of Nagaland, actively contributing to the State’s development and governance priorities.