This is the list of ministers who took oath after 14th Nagaland Assembly formed. Neiphiu Rio became head of the government. [1] [2] [3]
Fifth Rio ministry | |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Nagaland | |
 | |
| Date formed | 7 March 2023 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Governor La. Ganesan |
| Head of government | Neiphiu Rio |
| Total no. of members | 12 |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Coalition |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 2023 |
| Legislature term(s) | 5 years |
| Predecessor | Fourth Rio ministry |
| S.No | Name | Constituency | Department | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Neiphiu Rio Chief Minister | Northern Anagami II |
Other departments not allocated to any Minister. | NDPP | |
| Deputy Chief Minister | |||||
| 2. | T. R. Zeliang | Peren |
| NDPP | |
| 3. | Yanthungo Patton | Tyüi |
| BJP | |
| Cabinet Ministers | |||||
| 4. | C. L. John | Tehok |
| NDPP | |
| 5. | G. Kaito Aye | Satakha |
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| 6. | Jacob Zhimomi | Ghaspani I |
| BJP | |
| 7. | K. G. Kenye | Chizami |
| NDPP | |
| 8. | Metsübo Jamir | Mokokchung Town |
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| 9. | P. Bashangmongba Chang | Tuensang Sadar I |
| BJP | |
| 10. | P. Paiwang Konyak | Tizit |
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| 11. | Salhoutuonuo Kruse | Western Angami |
| NDPP | |
| 12. | Temjen Imna Along | Alongtaki |
| BJP | |
| S.No | Name | Constituency | Portfolio | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Noke Wangnao | Tapi | Social Welfare | NDPP | |
| District | Ministers | Name of ministers |
|---|---|---|
| Chümoukedima and Niuland | 1 | Jacob Zhimomi |
| Dimapur | - | - |
| Kiphire | - | - |
| Kohima | 2 | |
| Longleng | - | - |
| Mokokchung | 2 | |
| Mon | 2 | |
| Noklak | - | - |
| Peren | 1 | T. R. Zeliang |
| Phek | 1 | K. G. Kenye |
| Shamator | - | - |
| Tseminyü | - | - |
| Tuensang | 1 | P. Bashangmongba Chang |
| Wokha | 1 | Yanthungo Patton |
| Zünheboto | 1 | G. Kaito Aye |
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