‘Biggest contributor to country’s development’: Amit Shah hails southern states
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the southern states as the "biggest contributors to the country's development" during the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Tamil Nadu's Mahabalipuram. Shah highlighted the region's high literacy rate, trained manpower, and technical expertise in deep-sea utilization as key factors driving India's growth.
The meeting brought together Chief Ministers and representatives from southern states and Union Territories to discuss various issues, including water management, interstate coordination, and cooperative federalism. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Karnataka's DK Shivakumar, Kerala's VD Satheesan, and Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu addressed the gathering, emphasizing their states' unique concerns and aspirations.
Shah urged all states to contribute to innovation and revenue generation, drawing inspiration from the south's success in areas such as IT, AI, and agriculture. He also stressed the importance of water protection, noting that addressing water-related issues could ensure India's water security for the next 100 years.
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