Subject: Polity
Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
Established under the States Reorganisation Act (1956) and subsequent acts to promote interstate cooperation and address common issues—transport, irrigation, border disputes, etc. Chaired by the Union Home Minister and comprising states in each zone (like North, South, East, West, Central, Northeast). They function as advisory bodies fostering dialogue on socio-economic planning, security, or environment. Though their recommendations are not binding, they often reduce friction by enabling direct negotiation among CMs and union ministers. Zonal councils exemplify “cooperative federalism,” bridging regional aspirations with national development objectives and encouraging a harmonious approach to shared concerns.
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