The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving greetings from various school students on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavn in New Delhi on November 03, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving greetings from various school students on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavn in New Delhi on November 03, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving greetings all walks of life on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavn in New Delhi on November 03, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the members of 53rd NDC Course and Faculty of National Defence College along with spouses at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the members of 53rd NDC Course and Faculty of National Defence College along with spouses at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the members of 53rd NDC Course and Faculty of National Defence College along with spouses at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the Statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, during Dikshant Parade of the Indian Poice Service Probationers of 2012 Batch at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on November 5, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying wreath at the Martyr's Memorial during Dikshant Parade of the Indian Poice Service Probationers of 2012 Batch at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on November 5, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during Dikshant Parade of the Indian Poice Service Probationers of 2012 Batch at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on November 5, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Indoor Sports Complex during Dikshant Parade of the Indian Poice Service Probationers of 2012 Batch at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy at Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh on November 5, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the delegates of Fifth Annual Heads of Mission Conference at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the delegates of Fifth Annual Heads of Mission Conference at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the delegates of Fifth Annual Heads of Mission Conference at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the delegates of Fifth Annual Heads of Mission Conference at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Directors of National Institutes of Technology at Ashoka Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 7, 2013. Also seen are the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Directors of National Institutes of Technology at Ashoka Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 7, 2013. Also seen are the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Conference of Directors of National Institutes of Technology at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 7, 2013. Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Hosted a Dinner to the Participants of Conference of Directors of National Institutes of Technology at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 7, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the concluding season of the Conference of Directors of National Institute of Technology at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8, 2013. Also seen is the Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Dr. M.M. Pallam Raju.

The Prince of Wales, Prince Charles meeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated at the Annual Convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi at NewDelhi on November 9, 2013.

The Prime Minister of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah meeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 9, 2013

A Delegation from the Bharat Scouts and Guides, National Headquarters Presenting the Bharat Scouts and Guides Flag Sticker to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 9, 2013 when they called-on the President.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a function to inaugurate the 125th Year Jubilee Celebrations of ST Joseph's School, North Point at Darjeeling in West Bengal on November 10, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M. K. Narayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with Governor of Sikkim, Shri Shriniwas D. Patil and the Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Dr. Shashi Tharoor during the visit to Sikkim at Gangtok in Sikkim on November 10, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 40th Jawaharlal Nehru National Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition (JNNSMEE) on the occasion of National Education Day at Gangtok in Sikkim on November 10, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the 40th Jawaharlal Nehru National Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition for Children –2013 at Gangtok in Sikkim on November 11, 2013 on the occasion of National Education Day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the 40th Jawaharlal Nehru National Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition for Children –2013 at Gangtok in Sikkim on November 11, 2013 on the occasion of National Education Day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the 40th Jawaharlal Nehru National Science, Mathematics and Environment Exhibition for Children –2013 at Gangtok in Sikkim on November 11, 2013 on the occasion of National Education Day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his floral tributes at the Samadhi of the former Prime Minister of India, Late Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru at Shanti Van in New Delhi on November 14, 2013 to commemorate his 124th Birth Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry and Textile, Shri Anand Sharma at a function to inaugurate the 33rd India International Trade Fair(IITF) at Hamsadhwani Theatre, Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on November 14, 2012.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting children from various Schools and Organisation from all over the country on the occasion of Children's Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on November 14, 2013.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting children from various Schools and Organisation from all over the country on the occasion of Children's Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on November 14, 2013.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting children from various Schools and Organisation from all over the country on the occasion of Children's Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on November 14, 2013.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting children from various Schools and Organisation from all over the country on the occasion of Children's Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on November 14, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Trophy to the winning team of The Rashtrapati Bhavan League T-10 Cricket Tournament at President Estate, New Delhi on November 14, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Trophy to the runner-up team of The Rashtrapati Bhavan League T-10 Cricket Tournament at President Estate, New Delhi on November 14, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Prizes to the participants of The Rashtrapati Bhavan League T-10 Cricket Tournament at President Estate, New Delhi on November 14, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Prizes to the participants of The Rashtrapati Bhavan League T-10 Cricket Tournament at President Estate, New Delhi on November 14, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated at the Graduation Function of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Training School at Mumbai in Maharashtra on November 15, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Outstanding Contribution in the field of Constructive Work to Shri G.V. Subba Rao at Mumbai in Maharashtra on November 15, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Application of Science and Technology for Rural Development to Smt. SnehlataNath at Mumbai in Maharashtra on November 15, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a Jamnalal Bajaj Award for Development and Welfare of Women and Children to Smt. Vidhya Das at Mumbai in Maharashtra on November 15, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a Jamnalal Bajaj Award for the International Award for Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India to Mr. Jean –Marie Muller at Mumbai in Maharashtra on November 15, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with students from Green Valley National school , Karnataka when they called-on him at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 16, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during Gurbani Reciatal on the occasion of the 545th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 17, 2013.Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being presented with a kirpan by Shri Balbir Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 17, 2013 at the Gurubani Recital on the occasion of the birthday of Guru Nanak Devji.

Shri Rajan Mathai High Commissioner designate of India to United Kingdom calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 18, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of the Book' The Light Within' by Ms. Sipra Das at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on November 18, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his floral tributes at the Samadhi of the former Prime Minister of India, Late Smt. Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on November 19, 2013 to Commemorate her 96th Birth Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with recipients of Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 19, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his floral tributes to the former Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi at No:1, Akbar Road in New Delhi on November 19, 2013 on the occasion of her 96th Birth Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 19, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 19, 2013..

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Award at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 19, 2013.

The Chairman of the National Innovation Council, Dr. Sam Pitroda Presenting the National Innovation Council's Report of the people 2013 to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 19, 2013. Also seen is the Minister of Rural Development ,Shri Jairam Ramesh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing the First Day Cover on the occasion of the presentation of Standard to the 220 Sqn And 32 Sqn of India Air Force at Halwara in Punjab on November 20, 2013. Also seen is the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne.

The General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency Mr. Nguyen Phu Trong, calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 20, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee lighting the lamp at the inauguration of the International Conference on Accountancy Profession: Emerging Frontiers of Future Growth organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India at Kolkata in West Bengal on November 21, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the 9th Convocation of National Institute of Technology at Durgapur in West Bengal on November 22, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee lighting the lamp at the 9th Convocation of National Institute of Technology at Durgapur in West Bengal on November 22, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by the Vice Chancellor of the Burdwan University at the Annual Convocation of Burdwan University in West Bengal on November 22, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with Director Generals of Police, Inspector General of Police from various States and Union Territories and Heads of Central Police Organizations at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 23, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with Director Generals of Police, Inspector General of Police from various States and Union Territories and Heads of Central Police Organizations at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 23, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by the Union Minister of State (I/C) for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Shri K.H. Muniyappa at a function to inaugurate of the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Coir Board at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi on November 25, 2013.

Children’s from National Foundation for Communal Harmony pinning a flag to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of their Flag Week at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 25, 2013 when they called-on the President.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the artists after witnessing a performance by the SAARC Bands at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium In New Delhi on November 28, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the members of Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly at the Assembly Hall, Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh on November 29, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the XII Convocation of Rajiv Gandhi University at Doimukh in Arunachal Pradesh on November 30, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General(Retd.) Nirbhay Sharma.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the XII Convocation of Rajiv Gandhi University at Doimukh in Arunachal Pradesh on November 30, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, Lt. General(Retd.) Nirbhay Sharma.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying wreath at the war memorial at Kohima in Nagaland on November 30, 2013.