The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the function organized by Help Age India on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 1, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the function organized by Help Age India on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 1, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the function organized by Help Age India on the occasion of International Day of Older Persons at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 1, 2012.

The Central Vigilance Commissioner, Shri Pradip Kumar calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 1, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics & Management - 2012 to Mrs. Tessy Thomas, Project Director for Agni - IV at Rashtrapati bhavan Auditorium on October 1, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his homage at the Samadhi of Late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on the occasion of his 108th Birth Anniversary at Vijay Ghat in New Delhi on October 2, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 143rd Birth Anniversary at Rajghat in New Delhi on October 2, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 63rd TB Seal Campaign of the Tuberculosis Association of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 2, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee walking in procession towards the Central Hall of Parliament in New Delhi on October 3, 2012 to attend the inaugural ceremony of Seventh Meeting of Women Speakers of Parliament on Gender Sensitive Parliaments. Also seen are the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Smt. Meira Kumar and the Vice President of India and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri Hamid Ansari.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the inaugural ceremony of Seventh Meeting of Women Speakers of Parliament on Gender Sensitive Parliaments at Central Hall of Parliament in New Delhi on October 3, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Bihar, Shri Devanand Konwar and the Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar on his arrival at Bihar Airport on October 3, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour on his arrival at Bihar Airport on October 3, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee offering floral tribute at the Statue of Dr. Rajendra Prasad at Patna in Bihar on October 3, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Bihar, Shri Devanand Konwar and the Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the inauguration of the Launching Ceremony of Agriculture Road Map of Bihar (2012-2017) at Patna in Bihar on October 3, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Bihar, Shri Devanand Konwar and the Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a degree to a graduating student at the 4th Convocation of Lalit Narayan Mithila University at Darbhanga in Bihar on October 3, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Unveiling of the Plaque of Rajendra Mandap in Bihar on October 3, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Bihar, Shri Devanand Konwar and the Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K Sankaranarayanan and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan on his arrival at Maharashtra Airport on October 04, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour on his arrival at the Maharashtra Airport on October 04, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a copy of the handbook on 'Indian Chemical and Petrochemical Industry' from the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan in Mumbai on October 04, 2012 at the Inauguration of the 7th Edition of India CHEM 2012. Also seen is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the delegation from Bangladesh led by the Chairman of the Centre for Policy Dialogue, Prof. Rehman Sobhan at Rashtrapati Bhavan on in New Delhi October 05, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the delegation from Bangladesh led by the Chairman of the Centre for Policy Dialogue, Prof. Rehman Sobhan at Rashtrapati Bhavan on in New Delhi October 05, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the delegation from Bangladesh led by the Chairman of the Centre for Policy Dialogue, Prof. Rehman Sobhan at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 05, 2012.The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Viswa Malayalee Mahotsavam - 2012 at Thiruvananthapuram on October 30, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Kerala, Shri. H.R Bhardwaj and the Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri Oommen Chandy.

The Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Jaipal Reddy calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 5, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Federation of Indian Export Organisations Niryat Bandhu Awards function at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 05, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Inauguration of the XXVI Accountants' General Conference at New Delhi on October 08, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Bangaldesh Youth Delegation at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 08, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attended the 'At Home' function hosted by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne in New Delhi on October 8, 2012 on the occasion of Air Force Day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting Air Force Officers at the 'At Home' function hosted by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne in New Delhi on October 8, 2012 on the occasion of Air Force Day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Akademi Awards for the year 2011 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Akademi Awards for the year 2011 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships (Akademi Ratna) and Akademi Awards for the year 2011 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2012.

The Chancellor of Nalanda University, Prof. Amartya Sen calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the Territorial Army Officers, JCOs and ORs along with their spouses at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 10, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the Territorial Army Officers, JCOs and ORs along with their spouses at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 10, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the Territorial Army Officers, JCOs and ORs along with their spouses at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 10, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj and the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Jagadish Shettar on his arrival at Belgaum Airport on October 11, 2012.The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj and the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Jagadish Shettar on his arrival at Belgaum Airport on October 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Inaugurating the Subarna Soudha Building of Karnataka Legislature at Belgaum in Karnataka on October 11, 2012. Also seen are (left to right) the Union Minister for Labour and Employment, Shri Mallikarjun Kharge, the Governor of Karnataka, Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj, the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri Jagadish Shettar and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri. K.S. Eshwarappa.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing to the Karnataka legislature at Belgaum in Karnataka on October 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a function in the Bhoomi Pujan of the Swami Vivekananda Value Education and Cultural Centre at Belgaum in Karnataka on October 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Presenting the 46th Bharatiya Jnanpith Award to Dr.Chandrashekhara Kambar at Belgaum in Karnataka on October 11, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri B.L. Joshi and the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Akhilesh Yadav on his arrival at Amausi Airport in Lucknow on October 12, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour on his arrival at Amausi Airport in Lucknow on October 12, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a degree to a graduating student at the 8th Convocation Ceremony of King George's Medical University at Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh on October 12, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 'Jagran Forum' organised by the Dainik Jagran at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on October 13, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Artists and Organiser after witnessing Ramyana by Shri Ram Bharatiya Kala Kendra at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on October 13,2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the PETROTECH - 2012 Conference at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 15, 2012.

The President of the India Islamic Cultural Center, Shri Sirajuddin Qureshi along with other office-bearers calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 15, 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 October 16, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a degree to a graduating student at the 40th convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences at New Delhi on October 16, 2012. Also seen is the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad.

The Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri B.L. Joshi calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 16, 2012.

The Member of Parliament (LS), Shri S.K. Bwiswmuthiary, the Member of Parliament (RS), Biswajit Dalimary along with 10 members from Bodoland Senior Citizens' Forum, Bodoland, Assam calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 16, 2012.

The Chairman of the Expert committee of Ministry of Panchayati Raj to examine ways of leveraging Panchayati Raj Institutions and the member of parliament (RS), Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar along with members and member secretary calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 16, 2012.

The Prime Minister of Australia, H.E. Ms. Julia Gillard calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 17, 2012.

The Union Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Sushilkumar Shinde calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 18, 2012.

The Election Commissioner of India, Dr. Nasim Zaidi calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 18, 2012.

The Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lt Gen (Retd) Bhopinder Singh calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 18, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a dinner to the participants of the Combined Commanders' Conference and their Spouses at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 18, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a dinner to the participants of the Combined Commanders' Conference and their Spouses at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 18, 2012.

The Union Minister of Water Resource and Parlimentary Affairs, Shri Pawan Kumar Bansal calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 19, 2012.

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 19, 2012.

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Women and Child Development, Smt. Krishna Tirath calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 19, 2012.

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Prof. K.V. Thomas along with Mayor, Standing Committee Chairman and Councilors from the Corporation of Cochin calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 19, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Ms. Mamata Banerjee on his arrival at Kolkata Airport on October 20, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with members of the media at Mirati Residence in west Bengal on October 20, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the School Building of Mirati Junior High School at Mirati in West Bengal on October 21, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by Mirati Kishore Samity at Arijit Club, Mirati in West Bengal on October 21, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by Kirnahar Shib Chandra High School, Kirnahar at Kirnahar in West Bengal on October 22, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending Dussehra Celebrations at Dharmic Leela Committee at Subhash Maidan (Parade Ground) in New Delhi on October 24, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending Dussehra Celebrations at Dharmic Leela Committee at Subhash Maidan (Parade Ground) in New Delhi on October 24, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending Dussehra Celebrations at Dharmic Leela Committee at Subhash Maidan (Parade Ground) in New Delhi on October 24, 2012.

The Former Vice Chancellor J.N.U. & Professor of Eminence, NIPGR, Ministry of Science and Technology, Prof. Asis Datta calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi October 25, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the King of Spain, His Majesty Juan Carios I on his ceremonial reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapti Bhavan on October 26, 2012. The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh is also seen.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting students from Moreh, Chandel District, Manipur at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 26, 2012 who attended the National Integration Tour organized by the 9 Assam Rifles.

The King of Spain, His Majesty Juan Carios I calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapti Bhavan in New Delhi on October 26, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Idu'l Zuha greetings from the people at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 27, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Idu'l Zuha greetings from the people at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 27, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Idu'l Zuha greetings from the people at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 27, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh with newly sworn-in Ministers at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 28, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the artists and Turkish Ambassador after concert by Turkish Dervishes at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on October 28, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with 10 member delegation from the various organisations on the occasion of the Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 29, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with 10 member delegation from the various organisations on the occasion of the Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 29, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with 10 member delegation from the various organisations on the occasion of the Maharishi Valmiki's Birthday at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 29, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending a function to pay homage to the cartoonist Late Shri P.K.S. Kutty on his first Death Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on October 29, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Kerala, Shri. H.R Bhardwaj and the Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri Oommen Chandy on his arrival Thiruvanthapuram Airport on October 29, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Viswa Malayalee Mahotsavam - 2012 at Thiruvananthapuram on October 30, 2012. Also seen are the Governor of Kerala, Shri. H.R Bhardwaj and the Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri Oommen Chandy.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee flagging off the 9th Jan Vigyan Yatra organized by P.N. Panicker Vigyan Vikas Kendra at Thiruvananthapuram on October 30, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the members of Kerala Legislative Assembly at Thiruvananthapuram on October 30, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the function on the Occasion of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Loyola College of Social Sciences at Thiruvananthapuram on October 30, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his homage at the Samadhi of late Smt. Indira Gandhi on the occasion of her 28th Death Anniversary at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on October 31, 2012.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his floral tribute to the former Prime Minister of India, late Smt. Indira Gandhi on the occasion of her 28th Death Anniversary at Safdarjung Road on October 31, 2012.

Swami Agnivesh calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October31, 2012.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Prof. Talat Ahmad calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 31, 2012.

The Governor of Assam, Shri Janaki Ballav Patnaik calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 31, 2012.