States under North Indian Zonal Council in Red

Northern Zonal Council is a zonal council that comprises the states and union territories of Chandigarh, National Capital Territory of Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan and Ladakh.[1][2]

The States have been grouped into six zones having an Advisory Council to foster cooperation among these States. Five Zonal Councils were set up vide Part-III of the States Reorganisation Act, 1956.[3][1][2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Genesis | ISCS". Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  2. 1 2 "The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 (Act No.37 Of 1956)" (PDF). Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  3. "NEC -- North Eastern Council". Archived from the original on 15 April 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
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