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26th Eastern Zonal Council Meeting

  • 12 Dec 2023

On 10th Dec, Union Home Minister led discussions at the 26th Eastern Zonal Council meeting in Patna, Bihar, attended by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and senior ministers from Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand.

Key Points

  • Eastern Region's Contribution: Union Home Minister highlighted the eastern region's historical significance as the cultural capital and hub of major educational institutions. He emphasized the region's role in industrial development, mineral resources, and contributions of patriots to the country.
  • Resolution of Issues: Addressing the three-hour meeting, he reported the resolution of 1157 issues in previous Zonal Council meetings.
  • State Presentations and Railway Projects: Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Odisha presented successful state practices.
  • Progress on railway projects, including Hajipur-Sugauli and Nabadwipghat-Nabadwipdham, was discussed. Land acquisition for these projects was reported as nearing completion.