Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan. 28 -- : Land acquisition for development of Bilaspur airport in Chhattisgarh, granting permission for tree-cutting and land acquisition for railway projects and norms between central and state agencies regarding compensatory afforestation were among the issues discussed at the 22nd meeting of Central Zonal Council (CZC) held at Nava Raipur here on Monday.
The meeting was chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah who said the extensive discussion was held on important issues of common interest.
He exhorted the members to expeditiously resolve the issues relating to forest clearance and provide brick-and-mortar banking facility within 5 kilometres radius in each village - particularly in Naxal areas.
Shah called upon ...