The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Nagaland State's Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations & Hornbill Festival at Window of Nagaland Gate, Kisama at Nagaland on December 1, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing a Commemorative Stamp on the occasion of Nagaland State’s Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations and Hornbill Festival 2013 at Kisama at Nagaland on December 1, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing a Coffee Table Book on the occasion of Nagaland State’s Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations and Hornbill Festival 2013 at Kisama at Nagaland on December 1, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Pochury and Chakhesang Morung (Tribal Huts with Tribal People) at Window of Nagaland Gate, Kisama at Nagaland on December 1, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Pochury and Chakhesang Morung (Tribal Huts with Tribal People) at Window of Nagaland Gate, Kisama at Nagaland on December 1, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the Emperor of Japan, His Majesty Akihito and the Empress of Japan, Her Majesty Michiko on his Ceremonial Reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 2, 2013.

The Emperor of Japan, His Majesty Akihito meeting with the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 2, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the portrait of the former President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with recipients of National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2013 on the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on December 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2013 on the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on December 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2013 on the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on December 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2013 on the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on December 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the year 2013 on the occasion of International Day of Disabled Persons at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on December 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the portrait of the former President of India, Shri R. Venkataraman on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the Vice President of india, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Defence Minister, Shri A. K. Antony, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral D.K. Joshiand other dignitaries at the 'At Home' Reception hosted by Chief of Naval Staff on the occasion of Navy Day at Navy House in New Delhi on December 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion Navy Day Reception hosted by the Chief of Naval Staff at Navy House in New Delhi on December 4, 2013. Also seen is the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral D.K. Joshi.

Service Officers and Ladies from the Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence pinning a flag to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 5, 2013 when they called-on the President.

A Parliamentary Delegation from Myanmar led by the Speaker of Amyotha Hluttaw (Upper House) of the Parliament of Myanmar, H.E. U. Khin Aung Myint calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 5, 2013.

A Parliamentary Delegation from the Republic of Armenia led by the President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, H.E. Mr. Hovik Abrahamyan meeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 5, 2013.

Students from Uri of Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir meeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 5, 2013. The students are in Delhi under National Integration Tour as part of Operation Sadbhavana organized by 12 Infantry Brigade of Indian Army.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee offering floral tributes at the statue of Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at the Parliament House Lawns in New Delhi on December 6, 2013 on the occasion of his 'Mahaparinirvan Diwas'.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by the Speaker of West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Shri Biman Banerjee on the occasion of the Valedictory Ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (1937 TO 2012) of West Bengal Legislative Assembly at Kolkata in West Bengal on December 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Valedictory Ceremony of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (1937 TO 2012) of West Bengal Legislative Assembly at Kolkata in West Bengal on December 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with members of West Bengal Legislative Assembly at Kolkata in West Bengal on December 6, 2013 on the occasion of Platinum Jubilee Celebrations (1937 TO 2012) of West Bengal Legislative Assembly. Also seen are the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan and the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Ms. Mamata Banerjee.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee lighting the lamp at the inauguration of the Youth Science Congress organized by the MS Swaminathan Foundation in association with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Visva-Bharati and SRM University at Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan in West Bengal on December 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a function to inaugurate of the Youth Science Congress organized by the MS Swaminathan Foundation in association with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Visva-Bharati and SRM University at Visva-Bharati, Shantiniketan in West Bengal on December 6, 2013. Also seen is Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore at Udayana, Santiniketan in West Bengal on December 7, 2013. Also seen is Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Inaugurating the new Bhasha-Vidya Bhavan (School of Languages) at Santiniketan in West Bengal on December 7, 2013. Also seen are Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan and the vice chancellor of Visva-Bharati University,Prof. Sushanta Dattagupta.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the 48th Convocation of Visva-Bharati University at Shantiniketan in West Bengal on December 7, 2013. Also seen are Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan and the vice chancellor of Visva-Bharati University,Prof. Sushanta Dattagupta.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by the vice chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Lt. Gen Retd. Zameer Uddin Shah at a function for addressing the teachers and students of Aligarh Muslim University Centre (Murshidabad) at Jangipur in West Bengal on December 7, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the teachers and students of Aligarh Muslim University Centre (Murshidabad) at Jangipur in West Bengal on December 7, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the probationers of 64th Batch of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) from the National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics, Faridabad at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 9, 2013 when they called-on him.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the probationers of 64th Batch of the Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Central Excise) from the National Academy of Customs, Excise and Narcotics, Faridabad at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 9, 2013 when they called-on him.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with his member of delegation at Air India Special Aircraft on the way to Pretoria, South Africa to attend the Memorial Service in honour of the former President of South Africa, Dr. Nelson Mandela on December 10, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with his members of delegation before departure for FNB Stadium to attend the Memorial Service in honour of the former President of South Africa, Dr. Nelson Mandela at Johannesburg in South Africa on December 10, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Memorial Service in honour of the former President of South Africa, Dr. Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa on December 10, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with his member of delegation at Air India Special Aircraft on the way back to India after attending the Memorial Service in honour of the former President of South Africa, Dr. Nelson Mandela on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Kaveri Residential Complex at Schedule – B (Block 11), President’s Estate at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a function to inaugurate the President's Estate Recreation Club Guest House at Schedule – B (Near Gate No: 30), President’s Estate at New Delhi on December 11, 2013

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Birthday Greeting from the Vice President of India, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Birthday Greeting from the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Birthday Greeting from the Speaker of Lok Sabha, Smt. Meira Kumar at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Birthday Greeting from the Union Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Sushilkumar Shinde at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Birthday Greeting from the Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Prof. P.J. Kurien at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Birthday Greeting from the Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri Virendra Kataria at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The Chief of Myanmar Army, Vice Senior General Soe Win calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee launching the Writer In-Residence, Artist In-Residence and Innovation Scholar In-Residence Programme at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Smart ID Card for Residents from President’s Estate and their Visitors at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the community people those are belongs to the President's Estate on the occasion of his Birth Day at President's Estate in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the community people those are belongs to the President's Estate on the occasion of his Birth Day at President's Estate in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Birthday Greeting from the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Ms. Mamta Banerjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated at a function to inaugurate the Global PSE Summit organized by the Indian Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on December 13, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the students from Ganderbal District of Jammu and Kashmir at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 13, 2013. The students are in Delhi as part of the Education/Motivational Tour to Delhi and Odisha organized by 5 Rashtriya Rifles Bn (JAT) under Operation Sadbhavana.

The President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Hamid Karzai meeting with the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 13, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the artists after witnessing a Shilong Chamber Choir at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on December 15, 2013.

The Ambassador of the Argentine Republic, His Excellency Mr. Raul Ignacio Guastavino presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 16, 2013.

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Uganda, Her Excellency Ms. Elizabeth Paula Napeyok presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 16, 2013.

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Malta, His Excellency Mr. John Joseph Aquiline presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 16, 2013.

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Malaysia, His Excellency Datuk Naimun Ashakli Bin Mohammad presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 16, 2013.

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Excellency Mr. Chalit Manityakul presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 16, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee viewing paintings drawn by the children in the painting competition on the occasion of the National Energy Conservation Day.

Aakanxit Khullar a class XII student of DPS R.K. Puram explaining to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the daily power saver campaign to reduce electricity consumption of the school by 25% that he conceived and launched from January this year at a function on National Energy Conservation Day.

Aakanxit Khullar a class XII student of DPS R.K. Puram explaining to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the daily power saver campaign to reduce electricity consumption of the school by 25% that he conceived and launched from January this year at a function on National Energy Conservation Day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Painting Competition Award at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 16, 2013 on the occasion of the National Energy Conservation Day. Also seen is the Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge), Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Painting Competition Award at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 16, 2013 on the occasion of the National Energy Conservation Day. Also seen is the Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge), Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Energy Conservation Award at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi December 16, 2013 on the occasion of the National Energy Conservation Day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Energy Conservation Award at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi December 16, 2013 on the occasion of the National Energy Conservation Day. Also seen is the Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge), Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Energy Conservation Award at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi December 16, 2013 on the occasion of the National Energy Conservation Day. Also seen is the Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge), Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Energy Conservation Award at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi December 16, 2013 on the occasion of the National Energy Conservation Day. Also seen is the Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge), Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying the foundation stone of Ceremonial Hall at Schedule-B, Near Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on December 18, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying the foundation stone of Peacok Suites at Schedule-A, Near Swimming pool in New Delhi on December 18, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving first copy of the book entitled ‘V.B. Raju – a visionary leader’, a biography containing literary tributes to Late Shri V.B. Raju from Dr. Karan Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 18, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivering the annual IB Centenary Endowment lecture at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on December 19, 2013. Also seen are Union Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Sushilkumar Shinde and Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs, Shri Mullappally Ramachandran and Shri R. P. N. Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee administering the Oath of Office to the Chief Information Commissioner, Smt. Sushma Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on December 19, 2013.

The book released by the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Dr. K. Rosaiah and first copy presented to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of the twenty-eighth Indian Engineering Congress on the theme “Engineering Advancements and Accelerated Nation Building” at Chennai in Tamil Nadu on December 20, 2013. Also seen is the union Minister of Shipping, Shri G.K. Vasan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by the Principal of the Loyola College, Rev. Dr. G. Joseph Antony Samy, S.J. at the inauguration of the School of Commerce and Economics of Loyola College at Chennai in Tamil Nadu on December 20, 2013. Also seen is the union Minister of Shipping, Shri G.K. Vasan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee unveiled a bronze statue of former Chief Minister of Kerala, Late Shri K. Karunakarn by pressing of a button at Kanakakunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala on December 20, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated at the concluding ceremony of the Centenary Celebrations of the former President of India, Dr. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy at Ananthapuram in Andhra Pradesh on December 23, 2013. Also seen is the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N. Kiran Kumar Reddy.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 86th Annual Convention of Nikhil Bharat Banga Sahitya Sammelan by lighting the lamp at Prayag Sangit Samiti at Allahabad in Uttra Pradesh on December 25, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri B.L. Joshi.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee unveiling the statue of late Shri Chintamani Ghosh by pressing of a button at Jagat Taran Girls Inter College at Allahabad in Uttra Pradesh on December 25, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri B.L. Joshi.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a function to inaugurate the new building complex of Jagat Taran Girls Inter College at Jagat Taran Girls Inter College at Allahabad in Uttra Pradesh on December 25, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri B.L. Joshi.

The Souvenir of the 37th Indian Social Science Congress on ‘Building An Ecologically Sustainable Society’ released by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Shri B.L. Joshi and first copy presented to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of the 37th Indian Social Science Congress-2013 at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh on December 27, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration the 10th World Zoroastrian Congress on the theme “Zoroastrianism in the 21st Century: Nurturing Growth and Affirming Identity” at Mumbai in Maharashtra on December 27, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a copy of the handbook on “Oral and Poster Abstracts” on CHEMCON – 2013 from the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan at the inauguration of the 66th Annual Session of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), CHEMCON-2013 at Mumbai in Maharashtra on December 27, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee unveiling of the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by pressing of a button at Thane in Maharashtra on December 28, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj after its inauguration by him at Thane in Maharashtra on December 28, 2013. The Governor, Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Union Minister were also present on this occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being being felicitated by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan at the inauguration the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Tribal Research and Training Institute at Pune in Maharashtra on December 28, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a copy biographical book titled ‘Rajarshi Shahu Chhatrapati - A Royal Revolutionary King’ by the historian, Dr. Jaysingrao Pawar from the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan at a function to unveiling the statue of Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj at Pune on December 28, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the statue of the Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj after its inauguration by him at All India Shivaji Memorial Society, Shivaji Nagar, Pune in Maharashtra on December 28, 2013. The Governor, Chief Minister and Union Minister were also present on this occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the ‘Nakshatra Vatika’ by planting of ‘Ashoka’ sapling of an auspicious plant at Rashtrapati Nilayam Gardens, Bolarum, Secunderabad at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on December 30, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting invitees at the Reception hosted by him at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, Secunderabad at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on December 30, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting invitees at the Reception hosted by him at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, Secunderabad at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on December 30, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting invitees at the Reception hosted by him at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Bolarum, Secunderabad at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on December 30, 2013.