Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Northern Zonal Council Meeting: Delhi CM Emphasizes Cooperative Federalism
A big meeting for northern India happened in Haryana, led by the country's Home Minister, Amit Shah.
Delhi's leader, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, said that when the central government and the states work together, they can solve difficult problems.
She explained that this idea of working together, called cooperative federalism, is very important for building the country.
The meeting was a place for leaders from different states and nearby areas to talk openly about important things that affect everyone.
It showed how working as a team helps everyone get things done better.
The 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Faridabad, Haryana.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized that resolving complex issues requires collective participation from the Centre and states.
Gupta highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of cooperative federalism and the Zonal Council's role in its implementation.
The meeting served as a platform for open dialogue on significant issues between the Centre and the northern states/UTs.
The Northern Zonal Council includes Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, and Chandigarh.
- Who
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Chief Ministers/Lieutenant Governors/Governors from other northern states and Union Territories.
- What
- 32nd Northern Zonal Council meeting focused on cooperative federalism and collective participation for resolving complex issues.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Why
- To discuss issues concerning the region and promote cooperative federalism as a foundation for nation-building.
Role of Zonal Council
Decision Making Authority
Cooperative Federalism
Role of Zonal Council
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta stated that the Northern Zonal Council is an effective platform to implement cooperative federalism, enabling the resolution of complex issues through collective participation of the Centre and states.
Decision Making Authority
While the Zonal Council serves as a platform for dialogue and cooperation, ultimate decision-making on many issues rests with the individual states and the Union government, highlighting the advisory nature of the council.
- Meeting Name
- 32nd Northern Zonal Council Meeting
- Chairperson
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Date
- Monday
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Member States/UTs
- Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh
- Key Participant
- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta
- Key Theme
- Cooperative federalism and collective participation for issue resolution
Sources
Amit Shah To Chair Northern Zonal Council Meet In Faridabad
HM Amit Shah to chair Northern Zonal Council meeting in Faridabad tomorrow
Shah to chair 32nd meeting of Northern Zonal Council on Monday
Home Minister Amit Shah chairs Northern Zonal Council meet