The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Laying Wreath to the Former Prime Minister of India, Late Shri I K Gujral at the Cremation Ceremony in New Delhi on December 1, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his floral tributes on the statue of Dr. Rajendra Prasad on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Parliament Annexe Lawn in New Delhi on December 3, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee offering floral tributes to Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at the Parliament House Lawns in New Delhi on December 6, 2012 on the occasion of his 'Mahaparinirvan Diwas'.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee With the delegates of 13th International Conference of Chief Justice of the World on Article 51 of the Constitution of India(The World Judiciary Summit 2012) organized by City Montessori School, Lucknow at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 6, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Inauguration of the 11th National Convention 'Sustainable Housing for Masses' function at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 7, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, Shri Ajay Maken.

The Secretary of the Kendriya Sainik Board, Air Cmde Sanjay Sharma along with other Service Officers and Ladies pinning a flag on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 7, 2012 on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day..

The Parliamentary Delegation from Pakistan led by the Chairman of Senate, H.E. Senator Syed Nayyer Hussain Bokhari calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 7, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the Probationers of 63rd Batch(2011) of Indian Revenue Services (Customs & Central Excise) at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 7, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Probationers of 63rd Batch(2011) of Indian Revenue Services (Customs & Central Excise) at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 7, 2012.

The Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, H.E. Mr. Huynh Dam calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 7, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting National Cooperative Development Corporation (NSDC) awards for Cooperative Excellence to Primary Agriculture Cooperative Societies at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on December 8, 2012. Also seen is the Union minister of Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Shri Sharad Pawar.

The Home Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 8, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with delegation from Young President's Organization - World President's Organization, Delhi Chapter at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 8, 2012.

A new 'Change of Guard' ceremony was unveiled at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today to the media. This ceremony will be held every Saturday at 10 am and will be open to the public who will only have to produce a photo ID at the place of entry to Rashtrapati Bhavan from Gate No. 2 near Prime Minister's Office.

A new 'Change of Guard' ceremony was unveiled at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today to the media. This ceremony will be held every Saturday at 10 am and will be open to the public who will only have to produce a photo ID at the place of entry to Rashtrapati Bhavan from Gate No. 2 near Prime Minister's Office.

A new 'Change of Guard' ceremony was unveiled at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today to the media. This ceremony will be held every Saturday at 10 am and will be open to the public who will only have to produce a photo ID at the place of entry to Rashtrapati Bhavan from Gate No. 2 near Prime Minister's Office.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the graduating students at the Fourth Convocation of the Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya at Haridwar in Uttarakhand on December 9, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a degree to a graduating student at the Fourth Convocation of the Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya at Haridwar in Uttarakhand on December 9, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a degree to a graduating student at the Fourth Convocation of the Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya at Haridwar in Uttarakhand on December 9, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the President of Ukraine, H.E. Mr. Viktor Yanukovych on his Ceremonial Reception at the at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 10, 2012. Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee participating the Human Rights Day function which organized by the National Human Rights Commission at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 10, 2012. Also seen is the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission(NHRC), Shri Justice K.G. Balakrishnan.

The President of Ukraine, H.E. Mr. Viktor Yanukovych calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 10, 2012.

The Vice President of India, Shri Mohammad Hamid Ansari greeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 77th birthday on December 11, 2012.

The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh greeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 78th birthday on December 11, 2012.

The Speaker of Lok Sabha, Smt Meira Kumar greeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 77th birthday on December 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee planting of a sapling at the Mughal Garden of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 77th birthday on December 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee participating a Cake cutting ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of his 77th birthday on December 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with differently abled children at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of his 77th birthday on December 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with differently abled children at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of his 77th birthday on December 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the National Conference on 'Ushering Second Green Revoulation in Indian Agriculture through Public-Private Partnership' at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Shri Tariq Anwar.

The UPA Chairperson, Smt. Sonia Gandhi greeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 77th birthday on December 11, 2012.

The Leader of Opposition of the Lok Sabha, Smt. Sushma Swaraj greeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on the occasion of his 77th birthday on December 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing a book of 'Indian Standard Street Food Vendors - Food Safety Requirements' at the inauguration of the National Seminar on 'Food Safety - Role of Standards' organized by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 12, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a copy of the Book of Justice Bhagwati's Memoirs 'My Trust with Justice' from the Chief Justice of India, Shri Justice Altamas Kabir at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on December 12, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minster of External Affairs, Shri Salman Khursheed.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the Probationers of 64th RR (2011) Batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 13, 2012.

The Chief Controller (Research and Development), DRDO and Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of the BRAHMOS Aerospace, Dr. A. Sivathanu Pillai calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 13, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of Souvenir from the President of the Institution of Engineers(India) (IEI), Shri S.L. Gargat the Inaugurating the 27th Indian Engineering Congress on the Theme 'Engineering for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth: Vision 2025' at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 14, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting Painting Competition Prizes to the children at the inaugural function of the National Energy Conservation Day - 2012 at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 14, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge), Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the National Energy Conservation Awards at the inaugural function of the National Energy Conservation Day - 2012 at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 14, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge), Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Northern India Chief Ministers' Conclave organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry at New Delhi on December 15, 2012. Also seen (left to right) are the Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar.

Santa Claus greets the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee after performing the 'Ao Naga Choir' program at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on December 15, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the organizers and artists after witnessing a performance by the 'Ao Naga Choir' at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on December 15, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing the First Day Cover on the occasion of the Presentation of Presidential Standard to 25 Squadron and 33 Squadron of the Indian Air Force at Sulur, Tamil Nadu on December 18, 2012. Also seen is the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of Bilingual Edition of 'GEETANJALI' (Song Offerings) from the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan at a programme in Vishva - Bharati at Shantiniketan, West Bengal on December 18, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Language Laboratory at the felicitation function in Suri Vidyasagar College at Suri, Birbhum in West Bengal on December 19, 2012

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inaugural function of the Centenary Celebration of the Award of Nobel Prize to Kabiguru Rabindranath Tagore at Visva - Bharati Uttarayan Complex in Santiniketan, West Bengal on December 19, 2012. Also seen is the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Heads of State/Government with spouse who attended the ASEAN-India Special Commemorative Summit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 20, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Heads of State/Government who attended the ASEAN-India Special Commemorative Summit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 20, 2012. Also seen are the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Heads of State/Government who attended the ASEAN-India Special Commemorative Summit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 20, 2012. Also seen are the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Heads of State/Government who attended the ASEAN-India Special Commemorative Summit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 20, 2012. Also seen are the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Heads of State/Government who attended the ASEAN-India Special Commemorative Summit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 20, 2012. Also seen are the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Heads of State/Government who attended the ASEAN-India Special Commemorative Summit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 20, 2012. Also seen are the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Heads of State/Government who attended the ASEAN-India Special Commemorative Summit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 20, 2012. Also seen are the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Heads of State/Government who attended the ASEAN-India Special Commemorative Summit at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 20, 2012. Also seen are the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 24, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the members of Indian Blind Cricket Team who Participated in the T-20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 24, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a degree to a graduating student at the 9th Annual Convocation of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology(MNNIT)at Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh on December 25, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee unveiling the foundation stone of Centre for Inter-Culture Studies and Centre for Human Values and Studies at the Special Convocation of Banaras Hindu University to Mark the Concluding Ceremony of Birth Centenary of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malavia at Varanasi , Uttar Pradesh on December 25, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing Commemorative Coins at the Special Convocation of Banaras Hindu University to Mark the Concluding Ceremony of Birth Centenary of Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malavia at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh on December 25, 2012. Also seen is the President of Nepal, Dr. Ram Baran Yadav.

The President of Nepal, H.E. Dr. Ram Baran Yadav calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 26, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on his Arrival at Hyderabad Airport in Andhra Pradesh on December 26, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan on his Arrival at Hyderabad Airport in Andhra Pradesh on December 26, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour on his Arrival at Hyderabad Airport in Andhra Pradesh on December 26, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the fourth World Telugu Conference at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on December 27, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Kiran Kumar Reddy.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the fourth World Telugu Conference at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on December 27, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Kiran Kumar Reddy.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being fecilitated by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Kiran Kumar Reddy at the fourth World Telugu Conference at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on December 27, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a PhD degree to a student at the Convocation of SRM Univeristy at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 28, 2012. Also seen are (left to Right) the Chancellor of the SRM University, Dr T.R. Pachamuthu and the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. Rosaiah.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Convocation of SRM Univeristy at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 28, 2012. Also seen are (left to Right) the Chancellor of the SRM University, Dr T.R. Pachamuthu and the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. Rosaiah.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a Honorary Degree to Dr. V.K. Saraswat at the Convocation of SRM Univeristy at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 28, 2012. Also seen are (left to Right) the Chancellor of the SRM University, Dr T.R. Pachamuthu and the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. Rosaiah.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a PhD degree to a student at the Convocation of SRM Univeristy at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 28, 2012. Also seen is the Chancellor of the SRM University, Dr T.R. Pachamuthu.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a PhD degree to a student at the Convocation of SRM Univeristy at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 28, 2012. Also seen is the Chancellor of the SRM University, Dr T.R. Pachamuthu.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the Convocation of SRM Univeristy at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 28, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. Rosaiah and the Chancellor of the SRM University, Dr T.R. Pachamuthu at the Convocation of SRM Univeristy at Chennai, Tamil Nadu on December 28, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated at the presentation of the Telugu Books function at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh on December 28, 2012

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a copy of the Telugu Books from the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan at Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh on December 28, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the function of Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on December 28,2012. Also seen is the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Lighting the Lamp at the function of Federation of Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FAPCCI) at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on December 28,2012. Also seen is the Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Visiting the Vithal Rukmini Temple at Pandharpur in Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 29, 2012. Also seen is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Nirmal Kumar Phadkule Auditorium at Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 29, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K Sankaranarayanan and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inaugural function of the Ashwini Rural Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre at Kumbhari, Solapur in Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 29, 2012. Also seen are (Left to Right) the Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment, Kumari Selja, Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K Sankaranarayanan and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating Centennial Anniversary Celebrations Pandharpur Urban Co-Oerative Bank Limited at Pandharpur in Mumbai, Maharashtra on on December 29, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K Sankaranarayanan and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the D.Y. Patil Knowledge City at Charholi in Pune, Maharashtra on December 29, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Tripura, Dr. D.Y. Patil and Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K Sankaranarayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the Convocation of University of Mumbai at Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 30, 2012. Also seen is the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the Convocation of University of Mumbai at Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 30, 2012. Also seen is the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the Convocation of University of Mumbai at Mumbai, Maharashtra on December 30, 2012. Also seen is the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee confering the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Honorary Membership on those who have rendered outstanding services to the people of our country as well as the world to Shrimati Kishori Amonkar at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and the 125th Birth Anniversary Dr. K.M. Munshi at Mumbai on December 30, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee confering the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Honorary Membership on those who have rendered outstanding services to the people of our country as well as the world to Shrimati Ila Bhattat the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and the 125th Birth Anniversary Dr. K.M. Munshi at Mumbai on December 30, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee confering the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Honorary Membership on those who have rendered outstanding services to the people of our country as well as the world to Shri. N.R. Narayanamoorthy at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and the 125th Birth Anniversary Dr. K.M. Munshi at Mumbai on December 30, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the P.V. Narasimha Rao Memorial Lecture at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on December 31, 2012. Also seen are Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan and the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. Rosaiah.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes to the Former Prime Minister of India, Shri P.V. Narasimha Rao at the function of P.V. Narasimha Rao Memorial Lecture at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on December 31, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the P.V. Narasimha Rao Memorial Lecture at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on December 31, 2012. Also seen are (left to right) the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. Rosaiah, Governor of Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan and the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Kiran Kumar Reddy.