Neiphiu Rio

Neiphiu Rio

Chief Minister of Nagaland · NPF

Chief Minister

NPF Nagaland

Career

Nagaland CM: 2003–08, 2008–13, 2018–; NPF president since Oct 2025 (NDPP merged into NPF)

Current term

Since Mar 2018 · Present

Born

1950 · Age 76

Education

BA, St. Anthony's College, Shillong

Terms in Office

Nagaland CM: 2003–08, 2008–13, 2018–; NPF president since Oct 2025 (NDPP merged into NPF)

About

9th Chief Minister of Nagaland since 2018 Neiphiu Rio is an Indian politician serving as the Chief Minister of Nagaland and leader of the house in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly since 2018. Previously serving from 2003 to 2014, he is the longest serving Chief Minister of Nagaland. He was also a Member of Parliament from Nagaland in Lok Sabha from 2014 to 2018. He is also currently serving as the president of the Naga People's Front..

Projects & Initiatives 2 ongoing

Kohima Smart City

Completed

CompletionMission concluded 31 Mar 2025; ICCC and majority of projects completed

Since 2017 · Smart Cities Mission programme for Kohima covering an integrated command centre, roads, and public space upgrades.

Dimapur–Kohima Four-Lane Highway (NH-29)

Ongoing

Since 2017 · Four-laning of the NH-29 corridor between Dimapur and Kohima, executed by NHIDCL in packages. Sections opened progressively; remaining packages under construction.