The MLAs who have been appointed as advisors include Lalmuanpuia Punte (political), T.B.C. Lalvenchhunga (finance), H. Ginzalala (technical) and Lorrain Lalpekliana Chinzah (health and family welfare and agriculture). In order to accommodate ruling party MLAs in government positions, several northeastern states appoint them as advisors to the Chief Minister, ministers, or as chairman of autonomous bodies and PSUs.