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Amit Shah Concludes Central Zonal Council Meet in Varanasi With Push for Special Courts and Rural Banking

The council outlined plans to boost emergency response capabilities as part of wider efforts to deepen inter-state collaboration.

Union home minister Amit Shah and chief minister Yogi Adityanath offer prayers at Kaal Bhairav temple in Varanasi on Monday. (HT Photo)
Union home minister Amit Shah chairs the 25th meeting of the Central Zonal Council, in Varanasi on Tuesday. ((@AmitShah X/ANI Photo))
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Overview

  • The 25th Central Zonal Council meeting, held on June 24 in Varanasi, brought together Union Home Minister Amit Shah and chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh.
  • Participants resolved to set up fast-track special courts for swift investigation and disposal of rape cases involving women and children.
  • The council agreed to expand brick-and-mortar banking facilities within every village’s designated area to improve rural financial inclusion.
  • States were urged to adopt the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) to strengthen disaster management and emergency response coordination.
  • Deliberations also covered regional law and order, border security, environmental protection and measures to boost gram panchayat revenues for stronger local governance.