Southern Zonal Council
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Southern Zonal Council is a zonal council that comprises the states and union territories of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and Telangana
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep are not members of any of the Zonal Councils.[1] However, they are presently special invitees to the Southern Zonal Council.[2]
The states of India have been grouped into six zones with an Advisory Council that aims to foster cooperation among these states. Five Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.[3][4][1]
See also
[edit]- Northern Zonal Council
- North-Eastern Zonal Council
- Central Zonal Council
- Eastern Zonal Council
- Western Zonal Council
References
[edit]- ^ a b "The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 (Act No.37 Of 1956)" (PDF). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "Present Composition of the Southern Zonal Council" (PDF). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
- ^ "NEC -- North Eastern Council". Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
- ^ "Genesis | ISCS".