Central Zonal Council meet focuses on forest clearance, banking

Amit Shah called upon the states to adhere to the timeline of 2 months for completion of heinous offences

The Central Zonal Council (CZC) had focused on clearing the pending cases of forest clearances (EC) and expanding banking services specially in the Maoist-infested areas of the Central India.

The 22nd meeting of the Council, a forum for the Centre and states to exchange ideas on multiple issues including security and infrastructure, was held here today. It was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and attended by Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

“Union Home Minister exhorted the Members to resolve the issues relating to forest clearance and provide brick-and-mortar banking facility within 5 kms