President Ram Nath Kovind has said the Governors has important role as the bridge between the Centre and the states under the co-operative federalism. He said people will be inspired by the establishment of values and ideals in the Raj Bhawans.<br/><br/>Addressing the two-day Conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhawan today, Mr. Kovind stressed the need for New India by 2022 where there will be no place for corruption, poverty, illiteracy and uncleanness. He also said in today's digital era, people expect public services to be simple, transparent and there should appropriate provisions for accountability.<br/><br/>The Conference will deliberate on important agenda items in different sessions. The theme of the opening session is New India-2022. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Rajnath Singh were present on the occasion. Twenty-seven Governors and three Lieutenant Governors of States and Union Territories are attending the Conference.<br/><br/>The first session of the Conference will start with a presentation by NITI Aayog on the possible elements of New India 2022. The second session will be on the subjects of Higher Education in States and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to make youth employable. The governors will give their remarks and suggestions on ways to achieve the goal along with their experiences from the states.