On Tuesday, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader Neiphiu Rio was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Nagaland for the fifth term. The 12- member cabinet including deputy chief ministers T R Zeliang and Y Patton, also took the oath as ministers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Governor La Ganesan, and other BJP leaders attended the ceremony that took place in the Kohima city.

This election was historical in many ways but most significant development was getting first female legislators in 60-years of statehood. The two women lawmakers – Hekhani Jakhalu and Salhoutuonuo Kruse of the ruling NDPP defeated the sitting MLAs in Western Angami and Dimapur-III seats.

Council of Ministers and portfolios

1. Neiphiu Rio Chief Minister Finance and also in-charge of Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms; and all-important policy issues; and all other portfolios not allocated to any Minister.
2. Mr. Taditui Rangkau Zeliang Deputy Chief Minister Planning and Transformation Department, National Highway
3. Mr. Yanthungo Patton Deputy Chief Minister Home, Border Affairs
4. Mr. G. Kaito Aye Minister Roads & Bridges
5. Mr. Jacob Zhimomi Minister Public Health Engineering, Cooperation
6. Mr. K.G. Kenye Minister Power, Parliamentary Affairs
7. Mr. P. Paiwang Konyak Minister Health & Family Welfare
8. Mr. Metsubo Jamir Minister Rural Development, SIRD
9. Mr. Temjen Imna Along Minister Tourism, Higher Education
10. Mr. C.L. John Minister Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Village Guard
11. Ms. Salhoutuonuo Kruse Minister Women Resource Development & Horticulture
12. Mr. P. Bashangmongba Chang Minister Housing & Mechanical Engineering

Advisors and Portfolios

Sl. No Name Designation Portfolio

1. Mr. Noke Wangnao Advisor Social Welfare
2. Mr. Imkong L. Imchen Advisor Information & Public Relations, Soil & Water Conservation
3. Mr. K. Konngam Konyak Advisor Treasuries & Accounts, Art & Culture
4. Mr. Zhaleo Rio Advisor Urban Development. Municipal Affairs
5. Mr. H. Tovihoto Ayemi Advisor Tribal Affairs
6. Mr.Tongpang Ozukum Advisor Water Resources
7. Mr. K. Tokugha Sukhalu Advisor Food & Civil Supply, Legal Metrology
8. Mr. Kazheto Advisor Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services
9. Mr. Mhathung Yanthan Advisor Agriculture
10. Mr. S. Keoshu Yimchunger Advisor Youth Resources & Sports
11. Mr. Kropol Vitsu Advisor Prison, Printing & Stationery
12. Mr. Moatoshi Longkumer Advisor Labour, Employment & Skill Development, Excise
13. Mr. T.N. Mannen Advisor Law & Justice, Land Revenue
14. Mr. A. Pangjung Jamir Advisor Fishery & Aquatic Resources
15. Dr. Kekhrielhoulie Yhome Advisor School Education, SCERT
16. Mr. Kudecho Khamo Advisor Civil Administration Works Division , Taxes
17. Mr. Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe Advisor New and Renewable Energy, Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority
18. Ms. Hekani Jakhalu Kense Advisor Industries & Commerce
19. Mr. Imkongmar Advisor Minority Affairs, Sericulture
20. Mr. Temjenmenba Advisor Transport, Technical Education
21. Mr. G. Ikuto Zhimomi Advisor Land Resources
22. Mr. W. Chingang Konyak Advisor Geology & Mining, Department of Under Developed Areas
23. Mr. S. Kiusumew Yimchunger Advisor Fire & Emergency Services, Home Guard and Civil Defence
24. Mr. Sethrongkyu Advisor Information Technology & Communication, Economics & Statistics, Evaluation