52nd Conference of Governors inaugurated by Draupadi Murmu

The 52nd Governors' Conference of Governors was inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on August 2, 2024, in New Delhi. Key participants included Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah.

Conference Overview and Key Participants

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 52nd Conference of Governors on August 2, 2024.
Two-day event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Attendees include Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah.
Governors, Lieutenant Governors, and Administrators of Union Territories present.
NITI Aayog officials and senior representatives from PMO and Cabinet Secretariat also participating.
First Conference of Governors presided over by President Murmu.

Agenda and Focal Points

Reforms in higher education and university accreditation.
Implementation of three new criminal justice laws.
Development of tribal areas, aspirational districts, and border regions.
Role of Governors in national campaigns like 'Ek Vriksha Maa ke Naam', 'MYBharat', and 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
Promoting natural farming and enhancing public connections.
Improving coordination between central agencies and states.
Inclusive development, particularly for tribal populations.
Quality higher education as an intangible asset for social and economic progress.

Key Addresses and Directives

President Droupadi Murmu:

Emphasized the crucial nature of agenda items for achieving national goals.
Highlighted the new era in the justice system with three new laws.
Urged Governors to contribute to educational reforms as chancellors of state universities.
Advocated for natural farming to improve soil fertility and farmers' incomes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi:

Encouraged Governors to act as effective bridges between Centre and States.
Stressed the importance of engaging with underprivileged communities.
Highlighted the crucial role of Governors in state welfare within constitutional framework.

Home Minister Amit Shah:

Urged Governors to visit villages and districts to instill confidence among people.
Emphasized the role of Governors in raising awareness about social welfare schemes.

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