DIMAPUR, JUN 1 (NPN): State chief minister Neiphiu Rio has appointed five MLAs as advisors to various departments and also reshuffled the portfolios of another legislator.
In a notification, cabinet secretary Sentiyanger Imchen notified that the appointments and allocation were made with immediate effect to utilise the “vast and practical experience” of the legislators for the benefit of the people.
The newly appointed advisors include Kuzholuzo Nienu (Science and Technology), Puthai Longon (Taxes), Picto Shohe (New and Renewable Energy), Achumbemo Kikon (SCERT and Food Processing) and Daochier I Imchen (Information and Public Relations, and Soil and Water Conservation).
Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe retained Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority and was also given Inland Waterways, but was relieved of New and Renewable Energy, the notification said.
The notification stated that the advisors would render their views and suggestions on matters referred to them by the departments concerned before final decisions are taken by the respective ministers-in-charge.
Further, the notification stated that advisors would not be entitled to any pay, salary, emoluments, remuneration or additional perks from the state government beyond what is admissible to them as members of the Nagaland Legislative Assembly through the assembly secretariat.
Tuesday, June 2, 2026