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Zeliang allocates portfolios

By AT News Dimapur |

The new Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang has announced portfolios for 11 new cabinet minister and also appointed 26  Parliamentary Secretaries on Wednesday.

1. Shri T.R. Zeliang: Chief Minister Finance, P&AR and other portfolios not allotted to others.  

CABINET MINISTERS 

1Shri G. Kaito Aye- National Highways and Political Affairs   

2 Shri Imkong L. Imchen- Health & Family Welfare   

3 Shri Tokheho Yepthomi- School Education and Parliamentary Affairs   

4 Shri Y. Patton- Home   

5 Shri Kipili Sangtam Power   

6 Dr. Neikiesalie Nicky Kire- Roads & Bridges   

7 Shri E.E. Pangteang- Rural Development   

8 Shri Imtilemba Sangtam- Cooperation, Relief & Rehabilitation & MARCOFED   

9 Shri Kejong Chang- Horticulture, DB & GB   

10 Shri Neiba Kronu- Environment, Forest & Climate Change   

11 Shri Mmhonlumo Kikon- Geology & Mining and Border Affairs 

 

Parliamentary Secretaries  

1 Shri C. Apok Jamir Tourism   

2 Shri Pohwang NRLM & Evaluation   

3 Dr. Benjongliba Aier CAWD & Taxes   

4 Shri Paiwang Konyak Transport & Civil Aviation   

5 Shri Merentoshi R. Jamir Social Welfare   

6 Shri Hukavi Zhimomi Jails, Science & Technology and NKVIB   

7 Shri Shetoyi Fisheries and Printing & Stationery   

8 Shri B.S. Nganlang Land Resources Development & Excise.   

9 Shri N. Thomas Lotha Technical Education   

10 Shri Imtikumzuk Information & Public Relations and SIRD   

11 Shri Zhaleo Rio Municipal Affairs   

12 Dr. Longrineken Information Technology & Communication and Development Authority of Nagaland (DAN)   

13 Shri L. Khumo Land Revenue, VG and Women Resources Development   

14 Er. Levi Rengma Housing   

15 Er. Picto Shohe Justice & Law   

16 Shri Amenba Yaden Industries & Commerce and NIDC   

17 Shri Y.M. Yolow Agriculture   

18 Shri Toyang Changkong Chang NRE and Fire & Emergency Services   

19 Shri S. Chuba Longkumer Veterinary & Animal Husbandry   

20 Shri Eshak Konyak Art & Culture   

21 Er. Vikho-o Yhosu Mechanical Engineering & NSMDC   

22 Shri Khekaho Assumi Youth Resources & Sports and Music Task Force   

23 Shri Tovihoto Ayemi Irrigation & Flood Control   

24 Shri Namri Nchang Sericulture and Home Guards & Civil Defence   

25 Er. Kropol Economics & Statistics and SCERT   

26 Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu Labour & Employment (including Skill Development)  

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