The 26th meeting of the Central Zonal Council was held in Bastar, Chhattisgarh
Meeting attended by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Yogi Adityanath, and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami
India declared Naxal-free through coordinated efforts of security forces and government agencies
Central Zonal Council comprises states of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand
From 2004 to 2014: 11 Zonal Council meetings held, 14 Standing Committee meetings, 569 issues discussed
From 2014 to 2026: 32 Zonal Council meetings held (200% increase), 35 Standing Committee meetings (2.5x increase), 1,729 issues discussed
80% of issues discussed between 2014-2026 have been resolved
Target set to dispose of every criminal case up to Supreme Court within 3 years before 2029
States directed to upgrade cyber security helpline 1930 call centres in line with MHA guidelines
Call for 100% conviction in POCSO and rape cases through timely DNA testing
High Courts instructed to set up special courts for speedy disposal of cases pending more than five years
Focus on Jal Jeevan Mission-2 to provide tap water to every household
Emphasis on reducing school dropout rates and improving education quality
Campaign against malnutrition requiring state-central government coordination
Financial inclusion efforts including banking facilities within 5-kilometre radius
Work focused on four sectors: urban planning, public health, financial inclusion, and power sector reforms
50% attention required on rural development and individual empowerment schemes
Proper arrangements needed for widespread publicity of adulteration cases and penalties
Effective implementation of three Naveen Nyaya Sanhita of criminal justice system
