The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the students from the Schools of Management and Engineering from MumbaiEducational Trust(MET) at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 1, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing the Commemorative Stamp on the occasion of Bicentenary Celebrations of the 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 2, 2013. Also seen are the the Union Minister of Defence,Shri A K Antony and the Chief of the Army Staff, General Bikram Singh.

The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh bidding farewell to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 3, 2013 on his Ceremonial Departure for the State Visit to Bangladesh.

The Vice-President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari bidding farewell to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 3, 2013 on his Ceremonial Departure for the State Visit to Bangladesh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with the media entourage on board his special aircraft on March 3, 2013 while on his way to State Visit to Bangladesh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the President of Bangladesh, Mr. Md. Zillur Rahaman at Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on March 3, 2013 on his Ceremonial Arrival for his State Visit to Bangladesh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the President of Bangladesh, Mr. Md. Zillur Rahaman during his Ceremonial Arrival at Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour to presented to his at Hazarat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on March 3, 2013 during his State Visit to Bangladesh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying a wreath in National Martyr's Memorial at Savar in Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee singing the Visitor's Book in National Martyr's Memorial at Savar in Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee planting a sapling in National Martyr's at Memorial Savar in Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 3, 2013.

The Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dr. Dipu Moni calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka in Bangladesh on March 3, 2013.

The Finance Minister of Bangladesh, Mr. Abul Maal Abdul Muhith calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka in Bangladesh on March 3, 2013.

The Prime Minster of Bangladesh, H.E. Mrs. Sheikh Hasina calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka in Bangladesh on March 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minster of Bangladesh, Mrs. Sheikh Hasina at the Dinner hosted by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh at Dhaka in Bangladesh on March 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Culture Programme after the Dinner Hosted by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Mrs. Sheikh Hasina at Dhaka in Bangladesh on March 3, 2013.

The Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on International Affairs, Prof. Dr. Gowher Rizvi and Advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Economic Affairs, Dr. Mashiur Rahman calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka in Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The Information Minister of Bangladesh, Mr. Hassan ulhaq Inue calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka in Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The Chairman of the Jatiya Party, Gen (Retd) H.M. Ershad along with his delegation calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being conferred the Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa by the Chancellor of University of Dhaka and the President of Bangladesh, Mr. Md. Zillur Rahaman at the 47th Convocation of Dhaka University at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying wreath on the portrait of Bangabandhu in Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee signing the Visitor's Book after visiting the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being presented Liberation War Honour by the President of Bangladesh, Mr. Md. Zillur Rahaman at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013. Also seen is the Prime Minster of Bangladesh, H.E. Mrs. Sheikh Hasina.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the President of Bangladesh, Mr. Md. Zillur Rahaman at Bangabhavan in Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with some members of the Indian community in Bangladesh at the Reception hosted by the High Commissioner of India in Bangladesh on March 4, 2013 at Dhaka, Bangladesh during his State Visit.

The Member of Parliament (MP) of Workers Party of Bangladesh, Mr. Rashed Khan Menan calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The Former Finance Minister of Bangladesh, Mr. M. Sayeduzzaman calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The Speakar of the Jatiya Sangsad, Mr. Advocate Mohammed Abdul Hamid calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The Member of Bangladesh India Citizens Council, Shri Monoranjan Ghosal along with others calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee signing the Visitors' Book at the Bangabhavan in Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013. The President of Bangladesh, Mr. Md. Zillur Rahaman is also seen.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Prime Minster of Bangladesh, H.E. Mrs. Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurating the Broad Gauge Locomotive and Broad Guage Tank Wagon under Line of Credit at Dhaka, Bangladesh on March 4, 2013.. Also seen is the Union Minister of State for Railways, Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Kumudini Hospital Complex and unveiling Plaque for Government of India assisted “Combined Waste Management Project" in Bangladesh on March 5, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being welcoming during his visit to Bhadrabila in Bangladesh on March 5, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Kuthibari ancestral house of Ravindra Nath Tagore in Bangladesh on March 5, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee flagging off the Seventh West Bengal Civilian Expedition to Mt. Everest organized by the South Calcutta Mountain Lovers Association at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of the Seminar organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 7, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the Seventh National Grassroots Innovation Awards of the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on March 7, 2013. Also seen is the Chairperson of the National Innovation Foundation-India, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar.

TThe President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Exhibition of Innovations at Sports Ground near Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on March 7, 2013. Also seen are the Union Minister of Science and Technology, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy and Chairperson of the National Innovation Foundation-India, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Exhibition of Innovations at Sports Ground near Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on March 7, 2013. Also seen are the Chairperson of the National Innovation Foundation-India, Dr. R. A. Mashelkar and the Executive Vice Chairperson of the National Innovation Foundation-India, Prof. Anil Gupta.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the First Annual Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony to Late Pandit Ravi Shankar at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 7, 2013. The award is being received by his wife, Smt. Sukanya Shankar. Also seen are the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Union Minister of Culture, Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing the Commemorative Postage Stamp on Late Shri Sahir Ludhianvi on the occasion of the birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 8, 2013. Also seen are the Union Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Shri Kapil Sibal and Dr. K.K. Paul.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while Presenting the Stree Shakti Puruskar for the Year 2012 on the occassion of International Women's Day at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on March 8, 2013. Also seen is the Union Minister of State (Independent charge) Women and Child Development, Smt. Krishna Tirath.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while Presenting the Stree Shakti Puruskar for the Year 2012 on the occassion of International Women's Day at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on March 8, 2013. Also seen is the Union Minister of State (Independent charge) Women and Child Development, Smt. Krishna Tirath.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with the Members of Indian Women's Press Corps when they called-on him at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 8, 2013 on the occasion of International Women's Day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the Members of Indian Women's Press Corps on the occasion of International Women's Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 8, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the ‘At Home’ Reception hosted by the Director General of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on the occasion of the Raising Day of CISF at New Delhi on March 9, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee witnessing the President's Polo Cup Inaugural Exhibition Match at PBG Parade Ground (Polo Field) in New Delhi on March 10, 2013. Also seen is the Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah.

The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh bidding farewell to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 11, 2013 on his Ceremonial Departure for the State Visit to Mauritius.

The Vice-President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari bidding farewell to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 11, 2013 on his Ceremonial Departure for the State Visit to Mauritius.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with members of the media on March 11, 2013 on board the special aircraft on his way to Port Louis airport, Mauritius for his State Visit.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP on his arrival at Port Louis airport in Mauritius on March 11, 2013 at the start of his State Visit.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour presented to his at Port Louis airport in Mauritius on March 11, 2013 during the Ceremonial Reception on his arrival at Port Louis airport, Mauritius. Also seen accompanying his is the Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius, Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the President of the Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag GCSK, GOSK at Port Louis in Mauritius on March 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee signing the Visitors' Book at the State House, Le Réduit in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 11, 2013. The President of the Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag GCSK, GOSK and Mrs. Aneetah Purryag are also seen.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Dr. Navinchandran Ramgoolam, GCSK at the State Banquet hosted by the Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius at Port Louis in Mauritius on March 11, 2013. Also seen is the Wife of the Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius, Mrs. Veena Ramgoolam.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying a wreath at the Samadhi of the Father of the Mauritian nation and its first Prime Minister, Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam at Ramgoolam Botanic Garden in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 12, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee planting a Sapling at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanic Garden at Port Louis in Mauritius on March 12, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his floral tributes at the memorial site at the Apravasi Ghat in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 12, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee signing the Visitors' Book at the memorial site at the Apravasi Ghat Ghat in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 12, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying a wreath at the memorial site at the Apravasi Ghat in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 12, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Dr. Navinchandran Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP at Clarisse House in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 12, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the delegation level talks with the Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Dr. Navinchandran Ramgoolam, GCSK at Clarisse House in Port Louis, Mauritius on March 12, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee making his press statement on March 12, 2013 at Port Louis in Mauritius after meeting with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Dr. Naveenchandra Ramgoolam.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee proposing a toast at the Luncheon hosted by the President of Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag GCSK, GOSK at Port Louis, Mauritius on March 12, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the celebration of 45th Anniversary of Independence of Mauritius at Anjalay Stadium in Mauritius on March 12, 2013. The President of Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Rajkeswur Purryag. GCSK, GOSK and the Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Dr. Naveenchandra Ramgoolam were also present during the occasion.

TThe President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being conferred the Degree of Doctor of Civil Law honoris causa by the Chancellor of the University of Mauritius, Shri Ramesh Jeewoolall at Port Louis in Mauritius on March 13, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes on the statue Mahatma Gandhi at Mahatma Gandhi Institute at Port Louis in Mauritius on March 13, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee offering flowers and Gangajal during his visit to Ganga Talao at Port Louis in Mauritius on March 13, 2013 during his State Visit to that country.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the Civic Reception at Port Louis in Mauritius on March 13, 2013. The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Dr. Naveenchandra Ramgoolam is also present during the occasion.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, Dr. Naveenchandra Ramgoolam and his wife bidding farewell to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at aiprot on March 13, 2013 at the end of his State Visit to that Country.

The Politburo Member of the Vietnam Communist Party and Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, Mr. Le Thanh Hai calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 14, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a copy of book 'India's Voice at the United Nations - Speeches by E. Ahamed' at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 14, 2013. Also seen is the Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri E. Ahamed.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the presentation of Colours to the Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME) and 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD) at Chandigarh in Punjab on March 15, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the XXXIII Convocation of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research at Chandigarh in Punjab on March 15, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the XXXIII Convocation of Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research at Chandigarh in Punjab on March 15, 2013. The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad is also present during the occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the TD Medical College at Alappuzha in Kerala on March 16, 2013. The Governor of Kerala, Shri H.R. Bhardwaj, the Chief Minister of Kerala, Oommen Chandy, Union Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Shri Vayalar Ravi and Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Shri K. C. Venugopal was also present during the occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing the Commemorative Stamp on completion of the 125th years of Malayala Manorama at Kottayam in Kerala on March 16, 2013. Also seen are the Union Minister of Communication and Information Technology, Shri Kapil Sibal and the Chief Minister of Kerala, Shri Oommen Chandy.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the First Convocation of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kashipur at Kashipur in Uttarakhand on March 17, 2013.The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee offering flowers and Gangajal during his visit to Ganga Talao at Port Louis in Mauritius on March 13, 2013 during his State Visit to that country.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Officer trainees of the 66th Batch of Indian Revenue Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 18, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Officer trainees of the 66th Batch of Indian Revenue Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 18, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the National Tourism Awards in various categories at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on March 18, 2013. Also seen is the Union Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Dr. K. Chiranjeevi.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the National Tourism Awards in various categories at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on March 18, 2013. Also seen is the Union Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Dr. K. Chiranjeevi.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Morsy on his ceremonial Reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 19, 2013. Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the 90th Annual Convocation of University of Delhi at Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi in New Delhi on March 19, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the 90th Annual Convocation of University of Delhi at Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi in New Delhi on March 19, 2013. Also seen is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi, Prof. Dinesh Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the 90th Annual Convocation of University of Delhi at Vice Regal Lodge, University of Delhi in New Delhi on March 19, 2013. Also seen is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Delhi, Prof. Dinesh Singh.

The President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Morsy calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 19, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee flagging off the First Ever North East Expedition to Mt. Everest at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 20, 2013.

The Executive Chairman of the Google, Mr. Eric Schmidt calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 20, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a copy of book ‘‘The First Woman President of India: Reinventing Leadership, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 20, 2013. Also seen are the Former President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil and the Speaker of Lok Sabha Smt. Meira Kumar.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated during the inauguration of the International Conference on The Future of Universities in India: Comparative Perspectives on Higher Education Reforms for a Knowledge Society at Sonipat, Haryana on March 21, 2013. Also seen are (left to right) the Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju, the Governor of Haryana, Shri Jagannath Pahadia, the Chief Minister of Haryana, Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda and the Member of Parliament, Shri Naveen Jindal.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the recipients of Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 22, 2013. Also seen is the Union Minister of Science and Technology, Shri S. Jaipal Reddy.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing a Commemorative Postage Stamp on Shri Shivram Hari Rajguru at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 22, 2013. Also seen are the Union Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Kruparani Killi and Member of Parliament, Shri Shivaji Adhalrao Patil.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations at a Defence Investiture Ceremony at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 23, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations at a Defence Investiture Ceremony at the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 23, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a Y.B. Chavan Pratishthan Award to Shri Shreedharan, the architect of Konkan Railway and Delhi Metro at the concluding ceremony of the Birth Centenary Celebrations of Late Shri Yashwantrao Chavan at Mumbai on March 23, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting the Annual Business Standard Awards at Mumbai on March 23, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on March 30, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the artists after a vocal performance by Smt. Girija Devi at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on March 31, 2013.