The state government through the home department has issued list of ministers/advisors who would unfurl the national flag and take the Rashtriya salute on Independence Day in the following places: chief minister Neiphiu Rio (Kohima); advisor, power, Tovihoto Ayemi (Tuensang); speaker, Nagaland legislative assembly, Sharingain Longkumer (Longleng); minister for planning & coordination, land revenue & parliamentary affairs, Neiba Kronu (Wokha); minister, health & family welfare S. Pangnyu Phom (Mon); minister, TPT, land resources P. Paiwang Konyak (Mokokchung); minister PHE Jacob Zhimomi (Dimapur); minister, housing, mechanical Tongpang Ozukum (Kiphire); minister, soil & water conservation, geology & mining, V. Kashiho Sangtam (Noklak); minister, higher education & tribal affairs, Temjen Imna Along (Phek); veterinary & animal husbandry, women resources development R. Khing (Peren); advisor water resources, Namri Nchang (Tening) and advisor for school education K.T Sukhalu (Zunheboto).