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India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Transformative opportunity": Chhattisgarh CM lauds decision to hold next Central Zonal Council meet in Bastar
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], June 25 (ANI): Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday lauded the decision to hold the next meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Chhattisgarh's Bastar. The decision to hold the next meeting in Bastar was announced during the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council held in Varanasi on Tuesday, where it was decided that the next session of the Council will take place in Bastar, Chhattisgarh. Welcoming the move, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai remarked that the decision to hold the Council meeting in Bastar is not only a matter of immense pride for the region but also a 'transformative opportunity'. With the unwavering support of the Central Government, Bastar is set to redefine its identity, not as a land of conflict, but as a land of possibilities and progress, he added. Officials expressed hope that by the time the next Council convenes, Bastar would have witnessed decisive progress in the ongoing efforts to eliminate Left-Wing Extremism. With this forward-looking approach, the region is being envisioned as a future model of peace, resilience, and inclusive growth, as per a statement. Meanwhile, a total of 19 issues were discussed in the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. These issues included several matters of national importance, 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), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said in a statement. In the meeting, the Home Minister suggested that 'all states of the Zonal Council should ensure the eradication of child malnutrition, bring the dropout ratio down to zero, and strengthen the cooperative sector.' The Home Minister also urged the member states to increase the income of Gram Panchayats and to formulate rules for this purpose. He said that enhancing the income of Panchayats would make India's three-tier democratic Panchayati Raj system more effective The meeting was attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. Senior ministers from the member states, the Union Home Secretary, the Secretary of the Inter-State Council Secretariat, Chief Secretaries of the member states, and other senior officials from the states and central ministries and departments also participated in the meeting. (ANI)
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
NDA held 28 zonal council meets, just 11 in 10 years of UPA: Amit Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that while only 11 meetings of the 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 have been held between 2014 and 2025 - marking a twofold increase. Shah was chairing the central zonal council meeting in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The meeting was attended by chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Shah further highlighted that 1,287 issues have been resolved in these meetings so far. On the central zonal council, Shah noted that "it 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 today's meeting, including 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," according to a statement from the home ministry. In the meeting, the home minister said that all states of the zonal council should ensure the eradication of child malnutrition, bring the dropout ratio down to zero, and strengthen the cooperative sector. Under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, five zonal councils were established.
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.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Devise ways to increase revenue of gram panchayats for a more effective Panchayati Raj system: Amit Shah
Devise ways and formulate rules to increase the revenue of gram panchayats, Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged the Chief Ministers of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. He said enhancing the revenue of panchayats would make India's three-tier, democratic Panchayati Raj system more effective, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) highlighted in a statement. Mr. Shah on Tuesday (June 24, 2025) chaired the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council in Varanasi, attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, and Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai. Nineteen issues were discussed at the meeting, including several matters of national importance, the MHA said. The implementation of Fast Track Special Courts for the speedy investigation and prompt disposal of cases of rape involving women and children; provision of brick and mortar banking facilities within the designated radius of every village; and the implementation of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) were among the key issues that came up at the gathering. All States should ensure the eradication of child malnutrition, bring the school dropout ratio down to zero, and strengthen the cooperative sector, the Home Minister said. Under Sections 15 to 22 of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, five Zonal Councils were established. The Home Minister is the Chairperson of the Councils. The Zonal Councils serve an advisory role. With the cooperation of all State governments, Central Ministries, and departments, a total of 62 meetings of various Zonal Councils and their permanent committees had been held in the past 11 years, the MHA said.
