The Eastern Zonal Council, which comprises of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, is scheduled to be held in Patna on January 16.
Chaired by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, the 21st meeting of the council will discuss a many issues, ranging from inter-state and Centre-state cooperation, allocation of additional assistance to the states to provide relief to tribals, issues relating to security and so on.
The Government of India had constituted a commission on Centre-state relations under the chairmanship of former Chief Justice of India MM Punchhi to look into the changing dynamics of the relations in the context of emerging social, political, economic, environmental and governance issues in the country.
The commission had recommended that Zonal Councils should hold regular meetings to maximize coordination and promote harmonization of policies and action having inter-state ramifications.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app