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India's Home Minister Chairs Western Group of States Meeting in Goa

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, chaired the 28th Western Group of States meeting in Goa.

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Key Points

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The meeting took place on Monday at a hotel near Panaji, Goa.

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It was the 28th session of the Western Group of States, which includes Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

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Discussions focused on sharing best practices, improving cooperation and presenting a roadmap to eradicate narcotics.

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The council’s advice helps the national government make informed decisions.

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Summary

Chief Ministers of Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra and the Administrator of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu participated.

The council discussed inter‑state coordination, cooperative governance and strategies to keep the nation drug‑free.

The meeting is part of an advisory platform that promotes cooperation among states and Union Territories.

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New Words to Learn

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Home Minister
the senior official responsible for internal security and law and order in the country
Western Group of States
a council of states and territories in western India that cooperate on common issues
Chief Minister
the elected head of a state government
Administrator
the appointed head of a Union Territory
inter‑state
involving more than one state
cooperative governance
joint effort by different governments to manage shared responsibilities
advisory
providing recommendations rather than binding decisions
roadmap
a detailed plan outlining steps to achieve a goal
narcotics
illegal drugs that are harmful to health and society
Viksit Bharat
a government initiative aimed at making India more developed
States Reorganisation Act
the 1956 law that reorganised state boundaries and created zonal councils
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