2-day conference of governors begins today

Clean India mission and internal security are among the important agendas listed for a two-day conference of governors and Lt Governors beginning tomorrow at Rashtrapati Bhavan here. This

would be the 49th such conference and the second one to be presided over by President Ram Nath Kovind. The first conference of governors was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 1949. It was

presided over by C Rajagopalachari, the then governor general of India. The second session will see briefings and presentations on flagship programmes of the government and on internal

security, according to a statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan. During this session, presentations will be made by the vice chairman and the CEO of NITI Aayog as well as by National

Security Advisor Ajit Doval. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also address the gathering, it said. In the fourth session, governors and Lt governors will discuss steps taken on the report

‘Rajyapal – Vikas Ke Rajdoot: Catalytic Role of Governors as Agents for Change in Society’. This report was submitted by the Committee of Governors to the president on January 9. President

Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, the prime minister, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will address the concluding session.  The cabinet

secretary, the home secretary and other senior officials will be part of the meeting.  Governors and Lt Governors of all states and Union territories will attend the conference.