President Murmu gathers Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Aug 2: President of India Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday which will cover a wide range of issues that play a critical role in not only shaping the Centre-State relations but also promoting welfare schemes for common people.In her opening remarks, President Murmu said that the agenda for this conference included carefully chosen issues crucial to achieving our national goals.She said that the deliberations of this conference would be an enriching experience for all participants and help them in their functioning.The Vice President, the Prime Minister, and the Union Minister for Home Affairs also addressed the inaugural session.Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar referred to the oath of the Governors and urged them to discharge their constitutional responsibility of making people aware of social welfare schemes and incredible development that have taken place during the last decade.In his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the Governors to play the role of an effective bridge between the Centre and the State and interact with people and social organisations in a manner to co-opt those who are underprivileged.He said that the post of the Governor was an important institution which could play a crucial role in the welfare of the people of the State within the framework of the constitution, particularly concerning tribal areas.