Dehradun, April 24 -- A meeting of the Himalayan States Coordination and Policy Formulation Council was held on Friday at the Chief Minister's residence under the chairmanship of Pushkar Singh Dhami.

The meeting aimed to strengthen mutual coordination among Himalayan states and address shared challenges, an official statement released on Friday said.

"Detailed discussions were held on various points to develop a consolidated strategy and accelerate regional development," it added.

The Chief Minister stated that due to the similar geographical, environmental, and social conditions of Himalayan states, effective policy-making can be achieved through mutual cooperation and exchange of experiences.

"He emphasized that successful initiativ...