In Arunachal Pradesh, newly sworn-in Chief Minister Pema Khandu led Council of Ministers were allocated portfolios on Saturday. The 12-member state Council of Ministers has 9 new faces. Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein has retained the position of state’s minister for Finance, Planning and Investment, and power. Former Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly Pasang Dorjee Sona is the new minister for Education and Rural Works. Biyuram Wahge will be the new Minister for Health & Family Welfare. Wanki Lowang is made the state minister for Environment & Forests, and Department of Tirap, Changlang and Longding.

Smt. Dasanglu Pul is the new Minister for Women & Child Development, Cultural Affairs and Science & Technology.

Nyato Dukam, Gabriel D Wangshu, Mama Natung, Balo Raja, Kento Jini and Ojing Tasing, are the other ministers.