Amit Shah To Chair 26th Central Zonal Council Meeting In Bastar, Sai Reviews Preparation For Meet

Chief ministers of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will participate in the meeting.

The Central Zonal Council is one of the regional councils in the country which have emerged as an effective platform for strengthening dialogue, cooperation, and coordination among the states and between the Centre and the states.

Chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday chaired a high-level meeting here to review preparations for the meeting.

During the meeting, officials made a detailed powerpoint presentation on various issues proposed by the state government for discussion at the council meeting.

Mr. Sai stated that the role of member states of the Central Zonal Council is highly significant in making India a developed nation.

He noted that the Central Zonal Council is a unique regional council where there are no disputes among member states, reflecting an ‘excellent model of cooperation and coordination’.

The chief minister said that strong states build a strong nation and added that regional councils are providing a new direction for development, administrative coordination and national unity.

He stated that over the past few years, these councils have played an important role in promoting healthy cooperation and development-oriented thinking among the states.

Mr. Sai said that hosting such an important national-level meeting in Bastar is a matter of pride for Chhattisgarh.

“Organizing an event of this scale in Bastar after the restoration of peace reflects the state government’s commitment towards development, stability, and new opportunities in the region”, he said.