ITANAGAR, May 25: Former Chief Secretary of the state, Takap Ringu passed away today at TRIHMS, Naharlagun after prolonged illness. He served as Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh (1992-95), and was elevated to the post of Secretary, North East Council, where he served from 1996 to 2000 before opting for voluntary retirement.
Hailing from a remote village of Ngopi in Kangku circle of the present day Lower Siang district, late Ringu defied all odds pursing education and graduating in Economics (Hons) from St Edmunds College, Shillong in 1963. He began his bureaucratic journey the very next year as APO-1 and Indian Frontier Administrative Service (IFAS) and was inducted as IAS the same year.
He served the people to the best of his ability all through his career in capacities like Assistant Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Deputy Secretary and Director (Panchayati Raj) under the NEFA administration. He went on to serve as Deputy Commissioner, Finance Secretary, Resident Commissioner (New Delhi) and Development Commissioner. For a brief period he also served as Commissioner to Govt of Mizoram and Chief Secretary, Andaman and Nicobar. 
Condolences have poured in over his demise. Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Brig. (Dr.) B. D. Mishra (Retd.) said that late Ringu was one of the first generation administrative officers from the state and in his departure, the state has lost the man who shaped the State through its nascent years.
The Governor said that Late Ringu was a distinguished bureaucrat and a respected person. He made valuable contributions towards the development of Arunachal Pradesh as also to the Galo Community in true tradition of the ‘pay back’ to his fold. In his passing away our State has lost a great son of the soil, he said.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu in a message to late Ringu's wife, Kenyir Ringu, former member of APSCW (Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Women) said "His demise is loss of an era of sheer determination, dedication and service to the people. Late Takap will remain an inspiration for generations.
May Lord Buddha bless the departed soul with eternal peace in heavenly abode and give strength to you and your family to bear the irreparable loss."
Chief Secretary, Sharat Chauhan in his condolences said that late Ringu served in various important capacities during his long and illustrious administrative career and will be fondly remembered for services rendered to the people and his humanitarian approach.
The Cibo Baage Ao Keba (CBAK) also deeply mourned the passing away of its senior member cum Chief Advisor.
In his condolence message, Dr. Emi Rumi, President, CBAK described Ringu as one amongst the first torchbearers of Cibo Baage Ao Keba clan. “Ringu was the first Arunachalee to be appointed as Chief Secretary. 
In addition, he also holds the distinction of being the first Arunachalee to serve as Secretary, NEC, Govt. of India," he said.
Offering condolences, The Galo People’s Federation (GPF) termed the passing of Ringu,  a colossal loss for the Galo community in particular and the entire State.

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