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NEW DELHI, AUG 4
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said the governors are the link between the Centre and states in the federal system while Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said the governors should not hesitate in seeking information from the state governments.
In her closing remarks at the two-day conference of the governors, Murmu said smooth functioning of all institutions is very important for public welfare and overall development.
The two-day ‘Conference of Governors’ concluded today at Rashtrapati Bhavan. In her closing remarks, the President emphasised on issues such as tribal welfare, women empowerment, natural farming and drug addiction among others. She appreciated the work done by the groups of… pic.twitter.com/mIQZFRvtd6
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According to a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan, she said the discussions took place in the conference with the aim of creating better coordination among various institutions.
“The governors are the link between the Centre and the states in the federal system of India,” the statement said.
President Murmu expressed confidence that cooperative federalism and mutual coordination of the central institutions will be promoted as per the suggestions given by the groups of governors.
She said the governors are responsible for setting an ideal example for the citizens.
“If they set examples in important areas, it will not only become their identity but also guide the people,” she said.
President Murmu highlighted the importance of inclusive development, noting that progress in the country depends on the accelerated and inclusive development of states. She urged the Governors to ensure that public welfare programs reach every eligible citizen, emphasizing last-mile delivery to improve lives.
The President stressed that women’s participation is crucial for meaningful social inclusion. She advocated for empowering women through self-help groups and promoting women-led start-ups. She advised Governors to engage with active women entrepreneurs and institutions focused on women’s empowerment.
Additionally, President Murmu emphasized the need for better resource utilization for tribal welfare and encouraged Governors to prioritize this. She also urged Raj Bhavans to reflect Indian values, enhance public engagement through social and cultural events, and improve accessibility for common people.
Vice President Dhankhar said the two-day conference had left an indelible imprint on the minds of all participants, who discussed important issues in great detail.
He said the governors should not hesitate in seeking information and maintaining sustained communication with the respective state governments for effective functioning.
In his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the governors to evolve an ideal model of governance in the Raj Bhavans.
He said there should be a consistent attempt to train the staff for the effective functioning of the Raj Bhavans.
He also urged the governors to embrace technology in their functioning and promote digitisation.
Modi particularly called for tapping the strength of alumni networks of educational institutions and appealed to them to develop a mass campaign to make educational campuses free of drugs.
He also referred to natural farming as suggested by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and urged other governors to emulate the model of natural farming in the other Raj Bhavans and make their premises free of chemicals.
The Raj Bhavans should become a source of motivation and inspiration for others, he said.
The second day of the conference began with the six groups of governors making presentations based on their deliberations and suggesting a future roadmap.
After the perusal of all the reports presented by the groups of governors, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised their efforts and pointed out that all actionable points would be taken up to make the functioning of the governors and the Raj Bhavans more effective.
