Wangpang Konyak, the NDPP MLA from 43 Tapi AC has been designated as the Advisor for the Department of Social Welfare.

In a post on social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), Konyak announced, “Immensely grateful to Hon’ble CM Shri @Neiphiu_Rio for assigning me the Department of Social Welfare. I will strive to carry out my duties to the best of my abilities.”

The notification issued by Chief Secretary and Cabinet Secretary J. Alam, IAS on February 5 mentioned that the arrangement will help utilize the vast and practical experience of the MLA for the benefit of public at large.

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Further, the Advisor will not be eligible for any pay, salary, emoluments, remuneration or any perks/advantages of any kind from the Government of Nagaland other than what is normally admissible to them as Members of Nagaland Legislative Assembly through the Assembly Secretariat.