GANGTOK, : Governor Om Prakash Mathur participated in the concluding day of the National Conference of Governors held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi today. The conference, chaired by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, was a significant event bringing together key figures from across the Indian administrative spectrum, informs a Raj Bhawan release.
In attendance were Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home minister Amit Shah, Governors and Lt. Governors, Union ministers, officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, Cabinet Secretariat, Ministry of Home Affairs and the President's Secretariat, along with secretaries to all Governors and Lt. Governors.
During the conference, the Governor of Sikkim, being part of technical session of Breakaway Group 6, participated in the special presentation and briefing to the President. Mathur highlighted the pivotal role of Governors in enhancing coordination between various State agencies and organizations. This coordination is crucial for achieving the common national goal of ‘Vikshit Bharat @2047’, the release adds.
The presentation by the Sikkim Governor also highlighted key initiatives of Raj Bhavan, Sikkim including Governor's Pratibha Protsahan Yojana, sports and youth development, women empowerment through Self Help Groups by creating sustainable livelihood opportunity, assistance to vibrant village community, and special interventions and collaboration with institutions of higher learning.
Governor calls on Prime Minister
Governor Om Prakash Mathur paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today.
This is the first formal meeting of Mathur with the Prime Minister after assuming charge as the Governor of Sikkim.
Expressing his happiness on the meeting, the Governor described it as a pleasant occasion.
