President Ram Nath Kovind served as the Governor of the Indian state of Bihar. His tenure as the Governor of Bihar spanned from August 2015 until June 2017, when he was elected as the President of India. The role of a state governor in India includes overseeing the administration of the state government and ensuring the implementation of constitutional obligations. President Kovind's experience as Governor provided him with crucial insights into administrative functions and public service, which informed his subsequent role as President of the country.