Southern Zonal Council meeting chaired by Amit Shah on August 20, 2026
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Why in news
The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council was convened to discuss regional cooperation and federal coordination among Southern states and Union Territories.
Background
The meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and vice-chaired by the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister. It included representatives from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyZonal Councils are statutory bodies established to facilitate coordination between the Centre and States.
- BodyThe Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) oversees the functioning of Zonal Councils.
- FactThe Southern Zonal Council includes the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of Zonal Councils in strengthening cooperative federalism and addressing regional issues in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- inter-state coordination
- decentralized planning
- conflict resolution
- federal balance
Keywords: cooperative federalism · inter-state coordination · administrative decentralization · regional development
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