India lags due to governance deficit; not ideas, resources and capabilities: PM Modi

The Prime Minister, today spoke at the closing session of the Conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhawan. PM Modi thanked the Governors for the various inputs given during the course of the Conference.

He said various government schemes for the benefit of the poor, are better implemented in areas where good governance exists. Giving examples of schemes such as Mission Indradhanush, he said Governors can facilitate greater effectiveness of government initiatives.

In order to strengthen the unity and integrity of India, the Prime Minister urged Governors to involve themselves in initiatives such as Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat; and Run For Unity.

The two-day conference of Governors and Lieutenant Governors of states and union territories began at Rashtrapati Bhavan in National Capital yesterday. On the first day of the conference yesterday, President Ram Nath Kovind stressed the need to trust citizens more and cited the example of self-attestation of documents required in government works like issuance of passports.

Kovind urged the replication of these ideas at the level of states, since much of a citizen's interaction with government agencies is at the level of states.

He said, it is essential to link youth with the process of nation building. Stressing on the importance of education, the President said, special attention needs to be paid to higher education and skill development at the level of States.

Twenty-seven Governors and three Lt. Governors of States and Union Territories and Union Ministers are attending the Conference.