The Union Minister of State for Railways, Shri Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 1, 2012.

Pinning a flag by a member of Indian Red Cross Society (National Capital Territory Branch) to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of Red Cross Flag Week at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 1, 2012.

The Member of Parliament(RS), Shri Rishang Keishing calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 1, 2012.

The Union Minister of Finance, Shri Chidambaram calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 1, 2012.

The Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Shekhar Dutt calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 1, 2012.

The Chairman of the National Innovation Council, Shri Sam Pitroda Presenting the National Innovation Council's 2nd Report of the people 2012 to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 2, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Shri Kapil Sibal.

The Union Minister of Law and Justice, Shri Ashwani Kumar calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 2, 2012.

The Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Shri Tariq Anwar calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 2, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 'All India Lokayukta Conference - 2012' at New Delhi on November 2, 2012.

H.E. Begum Khaleda Zia, Leader of Opposition and Chairperson, Bangladesh National Party called on The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 3, 2012.

Students from Manipur attending 'National Integration Tour' meeting The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 3, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Award for Women's Development Smt. Verronica Zatluangi at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 5, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Award for Women's Development to Shri Govind Patnaik at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 5, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Award for Women's Development to Smt. S.G. Susheelamma at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 5, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Dr. Durgabai Deshmukh Award for Women's Development to Shri Milind E Kulkarni at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 5, 2012.

The Prime Minister of Canada, H.E. Mr. Stephen Harper calling-on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 6, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the New Mantralaya Complex at Raipur in Chhattisgarh on November 6, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Shekhar Dutt and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr.Raman Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated at a function on the occasion of closing ceremony of the Rajyotsav celebrations of Government of Chhattisgarh at Raipur on November 6, 2012. Also seen is the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr.Raman Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour at Raj Bhavan in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 7, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee planting of Sapling at Raj Bhavan in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 7, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Shekhar Dutt and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr.Raman Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Members of Parliament and Members of Legislative Assembly at Raj Bhavan in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on November 7, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Shekhar Dutt and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr.Raman Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama at Narayanpur in Chhattisgarh on November 7, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Shekhar Dutt and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr.Raman Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the New Integrated Terminal Building at Swami Vivekananda Airport at Raipur in Chhattisgarh on November 7, 2012. Also seen are(left to right) the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Shekhar Dutt, the Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Ajit Singh and the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Dr.Raman Singh.

The Former Prime Minister of United Kingdom and Special Envoy of UN Secretary General for Global Education, Mr. Gordon Brown calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrpati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 7, 2012.

The Agriculture Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Begum Matia Chowdhury calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrpati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 7, 2012.

The Ambassador of Philippines, H.E. Mr. Benito B. Valeriano presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8, 2012.

The Ambassador of Republic of Sudan, H.E. Dr. Hassan Eisa Hassan El Talib presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8, 2012.

The Ambassador of Republic of Congo, H.E. Mr. Felix Ngoma presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8, 2012.

The Ambassador of Republic of Belarus, H.E. Mr. Vitaly Prima presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8, 2012.

The Ambassador of Bolivia, H.E. Mr. Jorge Cardenas Robles presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8, 2012.

The Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr. Takeshi Yagi presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the Shilp Guru Awards, Sant Kabir Awards and National Awards to the Master Crafts persons and Weavers at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on November 8, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the Shilp Guru Awards, Sant Kabir Awards and National Awards to the Master Crafts persons and Weavers at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on November 8, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the Shilp Guru Awards, Sant Kabir Awards and National Awards to the Master Crafts persons and Weavers at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on November 8, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a book of 'Human Society at the Crossroads' on Dr. L.M. Singhvi at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 9, 2012. Also seen are the the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Sushilkumar Shinde and the Member of Parliament(RS), Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with recipients of Shilp Guru Awards, Sant Kabir Awards and National Awards to the Master Crafts persons and Weavers at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 10, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with recipients of Shilp Guru Awards, Sant Kabir Awards and National Awards to the Master Crafts persons and Weavers at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 10, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the National District Mediation Conference organized by the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee of the Supreme Court of India at New Delhi on November 10, 2012. Also seen are the Chief Justice of of India, Shri Justice Altamas Kabir and the Union Minister of External Affairs, Shri Salman Khurshid.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a function on the occasion of the National Education Day to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on November 11, 2012. Also seen are (left to right) the Director General, UNESCO, Ms. Irina Bokova, the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, the Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju, the Representative of India to UNESCO, Dr. Karan Singh and the Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Shri Jitin Prasada.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Mr. Hamid Karzai on his ceremonial reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 12, 2012. Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Mr. Hamid Karzai calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 12, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving greetings from various school students and all walks of life on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavn in New Delhi on November 13, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving greetings from various school students and all walks of life on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavn in New Delhi on November 13, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving greetings from various school students and all walks of life on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavn in New Delhi on November 13, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of the former Prime Minister, late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 123th Birth Anniversary at Shanti Van in New Delhi on November 14, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inaugural function of the 32nd India International Trade Fair(IITF) at Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on November 14, 2012. Also seen are (left to right) the Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Sheila Dikshit, the Prime Ministers of Belarus, H.E. Mr. Mikhail V Myasnikovich, the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of Textile, Shri Anand Sharma, and the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri Vijay Bahuguna.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with recipients of the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement on the occasion of Children's Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 14, 2012. Also seen are the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Women and Child Development, Smt. Krishna Tirath.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with childrens from various schools on the occasion of Children's Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on November 14, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the childrens from various schools on the occasion of Children's Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on November 14, 2012.

The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 14, 2012.

The President of the Indian Ex-Services League, Brig R.K.S. Gulia along with five other office-bearers calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 16, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the Officer Trainees of the 112th Induction Training Programme for State Civil Service Officers promoted to the IAS from Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 17, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his floral tributes at the Samadhi of former Prime Minister of India, late Smt. Indira Gandhi on the occasion of her 95th Birth Anniversary at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on November 19, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his floral tributes to the former Prime Minister of India, late Smt. Indira Gandhi on the occasion of her 95th Birth Anniversary at No: 1, Akbar Road in New Delhi on November 19, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inaugural function of the Silver Jubilee Celebration of Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on November 19, 2012. Also seen are the Union Minister of Culture, Ms. Chandresh Kumari Katoch and Director of the IGNCA, Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 19, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Launching function of the nationwide Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign against Malnutrition organized by the Ministry of Women & Child Development at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on November 19, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Mannam International Socio-Cultural & Charitable Centre at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on November 20, 2012. Also seen are the Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Shri Shashi Tharoor and the President of Nair ServiceSociety, Delhi, Shri M.K.G. Pillai.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing a Commemorative Postage Stamp on late Shri Ramgopalji Maheshwari on the eve of the start of his birth centenary year at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 20, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology, Dr. (Smt) Kruparani Killi.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the National Safety Awards (Mines) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on November 21, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the National Safety Awards (Mines) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on November 21, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister of Labour and Employement, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the National Safety Awards (Mines) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on November 21, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister of Labour and Employement, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge.

The Minister of Defence and Leader of the House of the Republic of Singapore, Dr. Ng Eng Hen calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 21, 2012.

The Former President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 22, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development to the Former President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, H.E. Mr. Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 22, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee making a contribution to the National Foundation for Communal Harmony on the occasion of their Flag Week at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 23, 2012.

Children pinning a flag on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 23, 2012 on the occasion of their Flag Week when group of childrens and Secretary from the National Foundation for Communal Harmony called-on him.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the Dinkar Sahitya Samman at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on November 23, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the Dinkar Sahitya Samman at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on November 23, 2012.

The Parliamentary Delegation from Iceland led by H.E. Ms. Asta R. Johannesdottir, President (Speaker) of the Althingi, the Parliament of Iceland calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 23, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the artists after the flute recital by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia as the part of the series of cultural programme being organized at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium under the banner of 'Indra Dhanush' on November 24, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the students from The Shri Ram School, Vasant Vihar at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 26, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a copy of book 'A Saga Progress Compendium of 50 years Achievement of Punjab Agriculture University' from the Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Parkash Singh Badal at the inauguration of the Golden Jubilee of Punjab Agriculture University at Ludhiana, Punjab on November 27, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Punjab, Shri Shivraj V Patil, and the Chief Minister of Punjab, Shri Prakash Singh Badal on his arrival at Ludhiana on November 27, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying the foundation stone of Auditorium of Sat Paul Mittal School at Ludhiana, Punjab on November 27, 2012. Also seen is the Governor of Punjab, Shri Shivraj V Patil.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being presented with a shawl and saropa by Shri Balbir Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 28, 2012 at the Gurubani Recital on the occasion of the birthday of Guru Nanak Devji.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being presented with a kirpan by Shri Balbir Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 28, 2012 at the Gurubani Recital on the occasion of the birthday of Guru Nanak Devji.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his respects to Guru Nanak Devji at the Gurubani Recital on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 28, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing a Commemorative Postage Stamp on the occasion of Silver Jubilee of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 29, 2012. Also seen are the Union Ministers of State (Independent Charge) for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Prof. K.V. Thomas and the Union Minister of State for Communication and Information Technology, Dr. (Smt) Kruparani Killi.

The Minister of State for Liberation War Affairs, Government of Bangladesh, Capt (Retd.) A.B. Tajul Islam and Secretary to the Government of Bangladesh, Shri Mohd. Mussa calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 29, 2012.

The Parliamentary Delegation from Hungary led by H.E. Dr. Laszio Kover, the Speaker of the Hungarian National Assembly calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavn in New Delhi on November 29, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the recepients of Lakshmipat Singhania-IIM, Lucknow, National Leadership Awards 2011 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on November 30, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Tamil Nadu Dr. K. Rosaiah and the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Selvi J. Jayalalithaa on his arrival at Chennai Airport on November 30, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Selvi J. Jayalalithaa at the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly at Chennai in Tamil Nadu on November 30, 2012. Also seen is the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. Rosaiah.