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India Gazette
10-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Long-pending water issues discussed in 27th Eastern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], July 10 (ANI): The 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Thursday witnessed discussions on several long-pending and complex inter-state prominent issues involving disputes related to Jharkhand's Masanjore Dam and Bihar's Taiyabpur Barrage and Indrapuri Reservoir. These water-sharing and infrastructure matters have remained unresolved for years and were brought to the table in an effort to promote cooperation and find mutually agreeable solutions among the eastern states. The Eastern Zonal Council comprises Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal, serving as a platform to address regional concerns through mediation with the Centre. Along with this, issues related to division of assets and liabilities of many Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) between Bihar and Jharkhand states, which were pending since the time of division of Bihar, were also discussed in detail and decisive steps were taken with mutual consent towards their resolution, a Home Ministry statement mentioned. The 27th meeting of the Eastern Zonal Council also addressed a wide range of national issues. These include implementation of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) for speedy trial and speedy disposal of rape cases against women and children, brick-and-mortar banking facility within the designated radius of each village, implementation of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) and various issues of common interest at the regional level including nutrition, education, health, power, urban planning and strengthening of cooperative systems. Addressing the meeting, the Home Minister said that 'Eastern states should make more efforts towards early implementation of three new criminal laws.' He said that 'more work also needs to be done in the matter of narcotics in these states, for which district-level NCORD meetings should be held regularly.' Shah also said that the 'four states of the eastern region should go beyond the traditional and structural framework in the field of skill training and prepare courses as per the need.' The meeting was attended by Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, and Chandrima Bhattacharya, West Bengal Finance Minister. Chief Secretaries and other senior officials of the member states and senior officials of the Central Government also participated in the meeting. The meeting was organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Government of Jharkhand. In his address, the Home Minister further said that in Operation Sindoor, our forces have made the whole world experience their valour, precision and bravery, and for their courage and valour, the Eastern Zonal Council unanimously passed a thanksgiving resolution for the bravery of the forces. He said that from 2014 to 2025, the pace of organising these meetings has increased, and they have become more productive. Union Home Minister also said that the Zonal Councils were conceived with the objective of making them a strong foundation of cooperative federalism. He said that the Zonal Councils have now become an actionable platform from an advisory one, and through these, we have been successful in resolving issues between the Centre and the states and among the states to a large extent. Shah said between 2004 and 2014, a total of 25 zonal council meetings were held, while between 2014 and 2025, this number reached 63, more than double. He said that we have moved forward from an average of two to three meetings per year to holding on average six meetings per year. Shah said that a total of 1,580 issues were discussed in these meetings, out of which 1287, i.e. 83 per cent, issues have been resolved, which is a matter of great satisfaction for all of us. He said that the resolution of 83 per cent of issues in the meetings of zonal councils in the Modi government shows the significance of these meetings. Five Zonal Councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. Union Home Minister is the Chairman of the five Zonal Councils, and the Chief Ministers, Lieutenant Governors, Administrators of the Member States, Union Territories are its members, of whom the Chief Minister of one State from the Member States is the Vice-Chairman by rotation every year. The Governor nominates two Ministers from each Member State as members of the Council. Each Zonal Council has also constituted a Standing Committee at the level of Chief Secretaries. The issues proposed by the states are first placed for discussion before the Standing Committee of the respective Zonal Council. After consideration in the Standing Committee, the remaining issues are placed for consideration in the meeting of the Zonal Council. (ANI)
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Business Standard
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Amit Shah to chair Eastern Zonal Council meeting in Ranchi on July 10
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to chair the Eastern Zonal Council meeting in Ranchi on July 10 in which about 70 representatives from the four eastern states — Jharkhand, Bihar, Odisha and West Bengal — are expected to participate, an official said on Wednesday. Security has been beefed up in Ranchi in view of the meeting and Shah is scheduled to arrive in the state capital on Wednesday evening. Under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, five zonal councils were established in the country. The Union home minister is the chairperson of these five zonal councils, and the chief ministers/lieutenant governors/administrators of the member states and Union territories are the members. "Massive security arrangements have been made in the state capital in view of the Eastern Zonal Council meeting here tomorrow, to be chaired by the Home Minister," the official said. The zonal councils take up many important issues including discussing broad issues of national importance such as the speedy investigation of cases of sexual offences against women and children, implementation of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) for their swift disposal, providing brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the designated area of every village, implementation of the Emergency Response Support System and various regional-level common interest issues such as strengthening nutrition, education, health, electricity, urban planning, and the cooperative system, the official added. From Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore, Minister Deepak Birua, Chief Secretary Alka Tiwari, Principal Secretary (Home) Vandana Dadel, and DGP Anurag Gupta are likely to attend the meeting. Bihar is likely to be represented by ministers Vijay Choudhary and Samrat Choudhary, the official said, adding, Odisha's delegation may include Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Deputy CM Parvati Parida while West Bengal is likely to be represented by Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya. Jharkhand, among other matters, is likely to raise the issue of ₹1.36 trillion pending dues from PSUs such as Coal India in view of mining. Ranchi Police have already issued a traffic advisory prohibiting auto-rickshaws between Birsa Chowk and Sujata Chowk on July 10. Besides, the entry of goods vehicles into city limits will remain restricted from 6 am to 10 pm on the day. The meeting was originally scheduled for May 10 but was postponed in view of the India-Pakistan tense situation then. As per the government, the chief minister of one member state (rotating every year) acts as the vice-chairperson while the governor nominates two ministers as members of the council from each member state. Each zonal council has also formed a permanent committee at the level of chief secretaries. Issues proposed by the states are initially presented to the permanent committee of the concerned zonal council for discussion, officials said. After consideration by the permanent committee, the remaining issues are then presented to the zonal council meeting for further deliberation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the need to leverage cooperative and competitive federalism for the all-round development of the country, they said. With a belief that strong states make a strong nation, the zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or the Centre and states, and through this, serve as an important platform to enhance mutual cooperation, they added. The role of the zonal councils is advisory; however, over the past few years, these councils have proven to be an important factor in promoting healthy bonds of mutual understanding and cooperation in various fields. More than 60 meetings of the various zonal councils and their permanent committees have been held in the last eleven years. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Amit Shah reaches Varanasi to chair Central Zonal Council meeting
Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah arrived in Varanasi on Monday ahead of the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting, which he will chair here on Tuesday. Union home minister Amit Shah and chief minister Yogi Adityanath offer prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi on Monday. (HT Photo) Chief minister Yogi Adityanath, UP BJP chief Bhupendra Chaudhary and top officials welcomed Shah at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. Tuesday's meeting will be attended by chief ministers of four states – Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh), Pushkar Singh Dhami (Uttarakhand), Mohan Yadav (Madhya Pradesh) and Vishnu Deo Sai (Chhattisgarh). In an X post in Hindi, Adityanath said, 'Hearty welcome to the Honourable Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri AmitShah ji in the holy city of Kashi, the abode of Devadidev Mahadev!' From the airport, Shah, accompanied by Adityanath, headed to the Kaal Bhairav Temple where the two leaders offered prayers amid the chanting of Vedic mantras. Thereafter, Shah met the BJP workers waiting for him outside the temple. The party workers showered flowers on Shah's convoy on the route from the airport to the Kaal Bhairav temple and from there to the hotel. Drums were also played at various locations. City unit BJP president Pradeep Agrahari led the party workers. Later, Adityanath hosted a dinner for Shah, Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai and Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in a prominent city hotel. A team of about 140 officials was also present at the dinner. The Central Zonal Council meeting will begin at 11am and conclude at 2pm on Tuesday. Tight security arrangements have been made across the city with special focus in and around the venue, said deputy commissioner of police (Crime) Saravanan T and added that 10 companies of PAC have been deployed. Geo fencing has been done around the Kashi Vishwanath Temple area in order that no drone can enter the locality. The Central Zonal Council comprises the states of Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The meeting will also be attended by two senior ministers from each state. The chief secretaries of the state governments and other senior officials, as well as senior officials from the Central Government, will also participate in the meeting. The Central Zonal Council meeting is being organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat under the Union ministry of home affairs in collaboration with the government of Uttar Pradesh. The Zonal Councils discuss broad issues of national importance, including the speedy investigation of cases of sexual offences against women and children and the implementation of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) for their swift disposal. The council is also likely to deliberate on providing brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the designated area of every village; implementation of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) and various regional-level common interest issues such as strengthening nutrition, education, health, electricity, urban planning, and the cooperative system. Five Zonal Councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. The Union home minister is the chairperson of these five Zonal Councils. The chief ministers/lieutenant governors/administrators of the member states and Union Territories are their members. Among these members, the chief minister of one member state (rotating every year) acts as the vice-chairperson. Each Zonal Council has also formed a permanent committee at the level of chief secretaries. Issues proposed by the states are initially presented to the permanent committee of the Zonal Council for discussion. After consideration by the committee, the remaining issues are then presented to the Zonal Council meeting for further deliberation, according to an official press statement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need to leverage cooperative and competitive federalism for the all-round development of the country, the statement added. The role of the Zonal Councils is advisory.
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Shah reaches Varanasi, to chair central zonal council meet today
Varanasi: Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday arrived in Varanasi to chair the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting to be attended by chief ministers and officials of four states, on Tuesday. Shah was welcomed by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport. In a post in Hindi on X, Yogi said, "Hearty welcome to the honourable Union home and cooperation minister Shri Amit Shah ji in the holy city of Kashi, the abode of Devadidev Mahadev!" Varanasi divisional commissioner S Rajlingam said that following the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, all preparations had been made for the meeting. UP CM Yogi Adityanath, along with his counterparts Pushkar Singh Dhami from Uttarakhand, Mohan Yadav from Madhya Pradesh, Vishnu Deo Sai from Chhattisgarh, besides ministers and officials from these states, will participate in the meeting. The CZC meeting is being organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat under the ministry of home affairs, govt of India, in collaboration with the UP govt. Five zonal councils were established under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 75% off installation for LeafFilter LeafFilter Gutter Protection Learn More Undo The Union home minister is the chairperson of zonal councils, and the CMs/lieutenant governors/administrators of the member states and Union Territories are their members. Among these members, the CM of one member state (rotating every year) acts as the vice-chairperson. From each member state, the governor nominates two ministers as members of the council. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised the need to leverage cooperative and competitive federalism for the all-round development of the country. With the belief that strong states make a strong nation, the zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or the Centre and states, and through this, serve as an important platform to enhance cooperation," an official said. The zonal councils discuss broad issues of national importance, including the speedy investigation of cases of sexual offences against women and children and the implementation of fast track special courts (FTSC) for swift disposal; providing banking facilities in villages; implementation of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112); and various regional-level issues like strengthening nutrition, education, health, electricity, urban planning, and cooperative system.
United News of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Shah to chair 25th meeting of Central Zonal Council in Varanasi on Tuesday
New Delhi, June 23 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will chair the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council on Tuesday in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The meeting will be attended by Chief Ministers of the member states along with two senior ministers from each state. The Central Zonal Council comprises the states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. This meeting is being organised by the Inter-State Council Secretariat under the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with Uttar Pradesh government. Under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, five Zonal Councils were established. The Union Home Minister is the chairperson of these five Zonal Councils, and the Chief Ministers or Lieutenant Governors of the states and Union Territories are their members. Among these members, the Chief Minister of one member state (rotating every year) acts as the vice-chairperson. From each member state, the Governor nominates two ministers as members of the council, a Home Ministry statement said. The role of the Zonal Councils is advisory; however, over the past few years, these councils have proven to be an important factor in promoting healthy bonds of mutual understanding and cooperation in various fields. With the cooperation of all state governments, central ministries, and departments, a total of 61 meetings of the various Zonal Councils and their permanent committees have been held in the last eleven years. The Zonal Councils also discuss broad issues of national importance, including the speedy investigation of cases of sexual offences against women and children and the implementation of Fast Track Special Courts (FTSC) for their swift disposal; providing brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the designated area of every village; implementation of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112); and various regional-level common interest issues such as strengthening nutrition, education, health, electricity, urban planning, and the cooperative system.
