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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Compared to UPA, Modi govt has 83% success rate in zonal councils: Shah
1 2 Varanasi: Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday took a jibe at the Congress-led UPA govt by saying that compared to 2004-14 (when UPA was in office), about 83% of the issues discussed in zonal council meetings between 2014-25 have been resolved, which is an encouraging sign. Making this observation while chairing the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi which was attended by CM Yogi Adityanath and his counterparts — Pushkar Singh Dhami of Uttarakhand, Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh, and Vishnu Deo Sai of Chhattisgarh, the Union home minister also called upon the memer states to eradicate child malnutrition, reduce the school dropout ratio to zero and strengthen cooperatives. "Between 2004 and 2014, only 11 meetings of the zonal councils and 14 meetings of the standing committees of the zonal councils were held. Compared to it, 28 zonal council meetings and 33 standing committee meetings were held between 2014 and 2025 — marking a twofold increase," said the home minister. You Can Also Check: Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow As many as 1,287 issues were resolved in these meetings so far, which is both historic and encouraging, said Shah. Shah urged the member states to increase the income of gram panchayats and formulate rules for this purpose. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo He said that enhancing the income of panchayats would make India's three-tier democratic Panchayati Raj system more effective. Earlier, Shah moved a resolution to commend the strong willpower of PM Narendra Modi and the valour of the Indian armed forces, which was unanimously approved by the CZC. Shah said the member states of the CZC have a crucial role to play in achieving the PM's goal of building a developed India by 2047. He said CZC is the only zonal council where no issue or dispute exists between member states, and this is a significant achievement. A total of 19 issues were discussed in the Tuesday meeting, including matters of national importance. These included the implementation of Fast Track Special Courts for the speedy investigation and prompt disposal of rape cases against women and children, provision of brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the designated radius of every village, and implementation of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112), among other key issues. Guided by Modi's vision to leverage cooperative and competitive federalism for the all-round development of the country, 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. Zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or between the Centre and states. They serve as an important platform to foster cooperation. The aim of the meeting was to strengthen inter-state coordination and promote cooperative federalism. The last meeting of the council was held in Oct 2023 in Uttarakhand. Senior ministers from the member states, Union home secretary, secretary of the inter-state council secretariat, chief secretaries were present in the meeting.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Yogi begins day with visit to KV Temple
1 2 Varanasi: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath began his Tuesday morning with a spiritual sojourn in the holy city of Kashi by visiting Kashi Vishwanath and Sankat Mochan temples to offer prayers for the well-being of the people. visited the sanctum sanctorum of the Kashi Vishwanath temple, where he performed rituals of 'Shodashopachar' to seek the blessings of the deity for peace and prosperity in the state. Before returning to the CZC meet venue, Yogi also visited the Sankat Mochan temple to offer prayers to Lord Hanuman amidst resonant chants and Vedic rituals, participating in the traditional aarti with deep reverence. Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav also visited Kashi Vishwanath temple to offer prayers, while Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed religious rituals at the temple on Monday afternoon.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CZC meet to realise PM Modi's dream of country's all-round devpt: CMs on ‘X'
Varanasi: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi described 'cooperative and competitive federalism' as a powerful medium for the country's all-round development. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The 25th meeting of the CZC chaired by Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah was important in this context. " Pushkar Singh Dhami, after taking part in the CZC meet, posted, "During the meeting, I urged for greater cooperation through the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to strengthen road, communication and security arrangements in border areas. Additionally, I shared my views on the development of facilities in border villages under the Vibrant Village Scheme, the rapid expansion of Bharat Net and satellite communication services. " Dhami further mentioned, "Suggestions were given on the need to simplify the subsidy process under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, repeal the 1989 Remote Valley Notification and provide additional support to the state for the smooth operation of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, considering the damage to roads caused by disasters such as landslides, heavy rainfall and cloudbursts in Uttarakhand's hilly areas during the monsoon. " Dhami added, "Proposals were made for the establishment of a Glacier Study Centre, a Biodiversity Conservation Institute and an International Adventure Sports Training Centre in the state. Additionally, I requested support from the Central govt for the successful organisation of the Nanda Rajjat Yatra (2026) and the Kumbh Mela in 2027." Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, in his post, termed the CZC meet as a significant step towards realising the mantra of "cooperative and competitive federalism" of the PM. The meeting involved in-depth and meaningful discussions on various topics such as coordination between states, security, health, tourism, transport, disaster management and infrastructure development. MP CM Mohan Singh Yadav posted, "Security leads to good governance and cooperation leads to prosperity. .."
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
CZC meet: Increase revenue of gram panchayats, Amit Shah tells member states
VARANASI Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Central Zonal Council (CZC) is the only regional council where no issue or dispute exists between member states, calling it 'a significant achievement'. Union home minister Amit Shah chairs the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council, in Varanasi on Tuesday. ((@AmitShah X/ANI Photo)) 'All member states of the council should ensure the eradication of child malnutrition, bring the dropout ratio down to zero and strengthen the cooperative sector,' Shah said while chairing the 25th meeting of the CZC in Varanasi, as per a government statement. The meeting discussed regional law and order, border security, disaster response and environmental protection with chief ministers and senior officials of four states on Tuesday. It was attended by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, among others, the release stated. At the beginning of the meeting, Shah moved a resolution to commend 'the strong willpower of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the valour of the Indian Armed Forces', which was unanimously approved by the council. 'The member states of the CZC have a crucial role to play in achieving Prime Minister Modi's goal of building a developed India by 2047,' Shah said. The home minister said while only 11 meetings of zonal councils and 14 meetings of the standing committees of the zonal councils were held between 2004 and 2014, a total of 28 zonal council meetings and 33 standing committee meetings were held between 2014 and 2025 — marking a twofold increase. He also highlighted that 1,287 issues were resolved in these meetings so far, which is 'historic and encouraging'. Shah also urged member states to increase the income of gram panchayats and to formulate rules for this purpose. He said enhancing the income of panchayats would make India's three-tier democratic Panchayati Raj system more effective. A total of 19 issues were discussed in the CZC meeting on Tuesday, including several matters of national importance, said the statement. These included the implementation of fast track special courts (FTSCs) for the speedy investigation and prompt disposal of rape cases against women and children, provision of brick-and-mortar banking facilities within the designated radius of every village and implementation of the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112), among other key issues. The last meeting of the council was held in October 2023, in Uttarakhand. Zonal councils provide a structured mechanism for dialogue and discussion on issues affecting two or more states or the Centre and states, and serve as an important platform to enable cooperation. Shah, who arrived in Varanasi on Monday for a two-day visit, led discussions with the chief ministers of the four states and other senior officials. In a post on X, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said: 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi has identified cooperative and competitive federalism as a powerful medium for the holistic development of the country. In this spirit, I participated in the 25th Central Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union home and cooperation minister Amit Shah in Varanasi.' 'During the meeting, I requested increased support through the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to strengthen road, communication and security infrastructure in the border areas. I also stressed the need for faster expansion of BharatNet and satellite communication services under the Vibrant Village Programme,' Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X. Dhami said he requested that the grant process under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana be simplified, called for the repealing of the 1989 Remote Valley Notification and asked for additional central assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana to repair roads damaged during natural disasters during monsoon in the hilly regions of Uttarakhand. He also requested the Centre's support for 'setting up a glacier research centre, biodiversity conservation institute and an international adventure sports training centre.' 'Additionally, I sought assistance for successfully organizing the Nanda Raj Jat Yatra (2026) and the 2027 Kumbh Mela,' he added. Dhami stated that the state government is working towards making Uttarakhand an active contributor in building 'Viksit Bharat'. MP CM Mohan Yadav said the discussion focused on cooperation between states, development, security, health and tourism. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai said the meeting saw detailed discussions on a range of critical issues and described it as a key step towards 'cooperative and competitive federalism'. Earlier in the morning, Yadav and Sai offered prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple ahead of the meeting. There are five zonal councils in the country that are statutory bodies set up under the States Re-organisation Act, 1956, to provide a common meeting ground to the states and Union Territories in each zone for resolution of inter-state and regional issues, fostering balanced socio-economic regional development and building harmonious Centre-state relations.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ahead of CZC meet, Shah accorded warm welcome in PM constituency
1 2 3 4 Varanasi: Led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , scores of BJP workers accorded a warm welcome to union home minister Amit Shah in Varanasi on Monday. Shah is in the city to attend the Central Zonal Council meet on Tuesday. Jubilant BJP supporters gathered along the road from the airport to the Varanasi highway to welcome the home minister. When the fleet of Shah started progressing towards the highway from the airport, the leaders and workers from Pindra, Sevapuri, and Rohaniya assembly areas, who represent five rural assembly constituencies of the district, showered rose petals amidst chanting of slogans like Har Har Mahadev. BJP leaders and supporters had gathered on both sides of the roads at Gilat Bazar and showered flower petals to welcome Shah. When Shah's fleet reached Lahurabir, the party workers, especially from the City South assembly, started blowing conch shells and playing damrus amidst flower petal showering. This scene continued till Shah's fleet reached the Kaal Bhairav temple after crossing the Maidagin area. Shah and Yogi kept greeting the people and party supporters by joining or waving hands. During his stay at the Kaal Bhairav temple, Shah performed Aarti of the deity and sought blessings. Kashi region unit president Dilip Singh Patel said that party workers expressed gratitude to Shah for giving the honour to the city for hosting the CZC meet. After the G20 meeting, getting the opportunity to host the CZC meet is a matter of pride for the city as it is the first meeting of the zonal council, which is being organised in any non-state capital city, said the BJP leader. From the Kaal Bhairav temple, Shah reached Hotel Taj to host dinner for Tuesday's CZC meet participants, including Yogi, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, and Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, who had already arrived before Shah reached Varanasi. Two ministers from each state and around 100 senior officers from different ministries and departments, who will take part in the proposed meeting, also attended the dinner. In view of the stay and movement of VIPs, three-layered security arrangements were ensured by police officials by deploying around 5,000 police and paramilitary personnel. Additional forces had already arrived by Sunday evening and, following detailed briefing, they were deployed for security exercises, crowd control, and ensuring strict implementation of traffic diversions planned on the routes of movement of VIPs.
