Varanasi: For the first time ever, Varanasi will host the 25th Central Zonal Council Meeting, a key platform for inter-state cooperation and development. The meeting will be chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and will take place on Tuesday, June 24, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Hotel Taj, Varanasi.
The meeting is expected to bring crucial discussions on regional security, health, development, administrative coordination, and other pressing inter-state issues to the forefront.
Four Chief Ministers to Participate in Strategic Discussions
The meeting will be attended by Chief Ministers from four states:
- Dr. Mohan Yadav – Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
- Yogi Adityanath – Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
- Pushkar Singh Dhami – Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
- Vishnudev Sai – Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh
In addition to the Chief Ministers, Chief Secretaries of the respective states, representatives from NITI Aayog, members of the Inter-State Council, and other senior officials will also be present.
Key Focus Areas of the Meeting
The Central Zonal Council meeting will delve into:
- Strengthening regional security architecture
- Coordinated healthcare strategies
- Inter-state administrative cooperation
- Addressing disputes over natural resource sharing
- Boosting development in sensitive and border regions
Discussions are aimed at fostering greater collaboration, policy synchronization, and equitable development across the central Indian states.
Council’s Role: A Platform for Cooperative Federalism
The Central Zonal Council is one of five Zonal Councils established under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, to promote inter-state dialogue. Its objectives include:
- Resolving inter-state disputes through dialogue
- Encouraging cooperative governance
- Promoting equitable use of natural resources
- Accelerating development in backward and sensitive regions
By convening in Varanasi for the first time, the 25th meeting underscores the importance of inclusive development and the role of inter-state coordination in achieving national goals.
