In supersession of all earlier notification, the Governor of Nagaland has appointed 11 legislators as chairmen of the District Planning & Development Boards (DPDBs) with effect from May 5, 2017.
As per the notification singed by Addl. CS & Development Commissioner, R. Benchilo Thong, the following MLAs have been appointed as the chairmen of the DPDBs (district-wise)- S.I Jamir (Dimapur), T.R. Zeliang (Peren), Khriehu Liezietsu (Kohima), Kuzholuzo Neinu (Phek), Merentoshi R. Jamir (Mokokchung), Hukavi Zhimomi (Zunheboto), Y. Patton (Wokha), Eshak Konyak (Mon), B.S. Nganlang (Longleng), Toyang Chang (Tuensang), C. Kipili Sangtam (Kiphire).