Shimla, June 19 -- : Himachal Pradesh on Friday raised several key inter-state issues, including representation in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and its share in Chandigarh, during the 22nd Standing Committee meeting of the Northern Zonal Council (NZC) held at Shimla.
Chairing the meeting, Chief Secretary K K Pant welcomed representatives from Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and the union Territory of Ladakh.
Addressing the gathering, Pant said the Northern Zonal Council states shared several common concerns and opportunities.
He stressed the need for greater coordination among member states in areas such as river water sharing, cybercrime, urban housing, food safety, disaster management, narcotics control...