List of current Indian governors Facts for Kids

Several governors, lieutenant governors and administrators pose with the President of India at the ‘2024 Governors Conference’, at Rashtrapati Bhawan, in New Delhi in August 2024.

In India, each of the twenty-eight states has a special leader called a Governor. Think of the Governor as the main official head of a state, much like the President is the main official head of the whole country.

The Governor is chosen by the president of India and usually serves for five years. They hold their position as long as the President wishes. While the Governor is the official head, the real power to make decisions and run the state government belongs to the Chief Minister and their team of ministers. This team is chosen by the people through elections. So, the Governor officially approves actions, but they usually follow the advice of the Chief Minister and their council.

What is a Governor?
- Their Role and Powers
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What is a Governor?

A Governor is the top representative of the President in each state of India. Their role is very important because they help make sure the state government follows the rules set by the Constitution of India.

Their Role and Powers

The Governor has several key jobs:

They officially sign off on all the big decisions made by the state government.
They can choose or remove state ministers, though this is usually done based on the Chief Minister's advice.
They can suggest to the President that the central government take control of a state in special situations, known as "President's Rule."
They can also hold back new laws passed by the state assembly for the President to review and approve.