The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Awards for Senior Citizens - Vayoshreshtha Samman on the occasion of International Day Older Persons at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 1, 2013. The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Kumari Selja and the Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Manikrao Hodlya Gavit were also present on the occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Awards for Senior Citizens - Vayoshreshtha Samman on the occasion of International Day Older Persons at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 1, 2013. The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Kumari Selja and the Union Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Manikrao Hodlya Gavit were also present on the occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a National Awards for Senior Citizens - Vayoshreshtha Samman on the occasion of International Day Older Persons at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 1, 2013. The Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Kumari Selja and the Union Ministers of State for Social Justice & Empowerment, Shri Porika Balram Naik and Shri Manikrao Hodlya Gavit were also present on the occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the ‘Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management’ - 2013 to the Director of the Tata Memorial Centre and Professor & Head, Department of Surgical Oncology Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Dr. Rajendra Achyut Badwe at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on October 1, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his homage at the Samadhi of the former Prime Minister of India, Late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri on the occasion of his 109th Birth Anniversary at Vijay Ghat in New Delhi on October 2, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his homage at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 144th Birth Anniversary at Rajghat in New Delhi on October 2, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 64th TB Seal Campaign of the Tuberculosis Association of India on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 2, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being bid farewell by the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 2, 2013 before his departure for his State Visits to Belgium and Turkey.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being bid farewell by the the Vice-President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 2, 2013 before his departure for his State Visits to Belgium and Turkey.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing to the accompanying media on board the special aircraft on his way to the Belgium on October 2, 2013 at the start of his State Visit there and to the Turkey.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the King of Belgium, His Majesty King Philipe at Military Airport Melsbroek at Brussels in Belgium on October 2, 2013 on his arrival for his State Visit to the Belgium.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Prime Minister of Belgium, H.R. Mr. Elio Di Rupo at Egmont Palace at Brussels in Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour presented to his at the Ceremonial Reception at Egmont Palace at Brussels in Belgium on October 3, 2013 during his State Visit to Belgium. Also seen is the Prime Minister of Belgium, H.R. Mr. Elio Di Rupo.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the Prime Minister of Belgium, H.R. Mr. Elio Di Rupo at Egmont Palace at Brussels in Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the delegation level talks with the Prime Minister of Belgium, H.R. Mr. Elio Di Rupo at Egmont Palace at Brussels in Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Prime Minister of Belgium, H.R. Mr. Elio Di Rupo witnessing the signing of the MOU between the Indian and Belgium University at Egmont Palace at Brussels in Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the President of Senate, Baroness Sabine at Place de la Nation(Belgium Parliament) at Brussels in Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Mr. Andre Flahaut at Place de la Nation(Belgium Parliament) at Brussels in Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee signing the Visitors' Book at the Place de la Nation(Belgium Parliament) at Brussels in Belgium on October 3, 2013. Also seen are the President of Senate, Baroness Sabine and the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Mr. Andre Flahaut.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with some members of the Indian community at the Reception in Brussels hosted by the Ambassador of India in Belgium, Shri Dinkar Khullar at Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with some members of the Indian community at the Reception in Brussels hosted by the Ambassador of India in Belgium, Shri Dinkar Khullar at Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with some members of the Indian community at the Reception in Brussels hosted by the Ambassador of India in Belgium, Shri Dinkar Khullar at Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee Visiting the Waterloo at Brussels in Belgium on October 3, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying a wreath at Monument of Unknown Soldier in Brussels, Belgium on October 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Lunch hosted by the King of Belgium, His Majesty King Philipe at Royal Palace at Brussels in Belgium on October 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the King of Belgium, His Majesty King Philipe at Royal Palace at Brussels in Belgium on October 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and King of Belgium, His Majesty King Philipe jointly inaugurating the Europalia-India Festival at Brussels in Belgium on October 4, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the official opening of the festival Europalia-India at Brussels in Belgium on October 4, 2013. Also seen is the King of Belgium, His Majesty King Philipe.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the media personnel on board the special aircraft on October 5, 2013 on his way for the State Visit to the Istanbul, Turkey.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee arriving at Istanbul Airport for the State Visit to the Turkey on October 5, 2013.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Istanbul, Mr. Huseyin Avni Mutlu on his arrival at Istanbul in Turkey at the start of his State Visit on October 5, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being conferred the Honorary Doctorate by the Rector of the University of Istanbul, Prof. Dr. Yunus Soylet at Istanbul in Turkey on October 5, 2013.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee Visiting the Bosphorous Cruise at Istanbul in Turkey on October 5, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Istanbul, Mr. Huseyin Avni Mutlu.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Goreme Open Air Museum at Cappadocia in Turkey on October 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Goreme Open Air Museum at Cappadocia in Turkey on October 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with some members of the Indian community at the Reception hosted by the Ambassador of India in Turkey, Smt. Susmita Gongulee Thomas at Ankara in Turkey October 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with some members of the Indian community at the Reception hosted by the Ambassador of India in Turkey, Smt. Susmita Gongulee Thomas at Ankara in Turkey October 6, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour presented to his at the Ceremonial Reception at Presidential Palace at Ankara in Turkey on October 7, 2013. Also seen is the President of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Abdullah Gul.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the President of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Abdullah Gul at Presidential Palace at Ankara in Turkey on October 7, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the delegation level talks with the President of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Abdullah Gul at Presidential Palace at Ankara in Turkey on October 7, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying a Wreath at the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk at Ankara in Turkey on October 7, 2013.

The Prime Minister of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Ankara in Turkey on October 7, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the President of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Abdullah Gul at the Banquet hosted by the President of Turkey at Presidential Palace at Ankara in Turkey on October 7, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne at the ‘At Home’ Reception hosted at his residence in New Delhi on the occasion of Air Force Day on October 8, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting Air Force Officers at the 'At Home' Reception hosted by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne at his residence in New Delhi on the occasion of Air Force Day on October 8, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting an invitee at the ‘At Home’ Reception hosted by the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne at his residence in New Delhi on October 8, 2013 on the occasion of Air Force Day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Presidential Award for Classical Tamil for the year 2009-2010 to Dr. Jaroslav Vacek at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Presidential Award for Classical Tamil for the year 2009-2010 to Dr. Vaani Arivaalan at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Presidential Award for Classical Tamil for the year 2010-2011 to Dr. K. Sundarapandian at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, presenting the Presidential Award for Classical Tamil for the year 2010-2011 to Dr. T. Sangaiya at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with recipients of the Presidential Awards for Classical Tamil for the year 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 9, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the Territorial Army Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks and members of their families at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 10, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Museum and Auditorium of Kirnahar Shib Chandra High School at Kirnahar in West Bengal on October 10, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with the Media Persons at his Kirnahar Residence at Kirnahar in West Bengal on October 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the ‘Asia’s First Nobel - A Few Song Offerings from Gitanjali' Organised by Visva-Bharati at Lipika Auditorium in Visva-Bharati in West Bengal on October 11, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Dussehra Celebrations at Dharmic Leela Committee at Subhash Maidan (Parade Ground) Opposite to Red Fort in New Delhi on October 13, 2013. The Vice-President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh were also present on the occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Probationers of Indian Defence Accounts Service 2010(RL) and 2012 Batches at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 14, 2013 in New Delhi when they-called on the President.

The Prime Minister of Hungary, H.E. Dr. Viktor Orban calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 17, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a function in officers attending Phase-V of mid-career training programme and also officers trainees of IAS, IPS, IFS and Royal Bhutan Civil Service attending 88th foundation course at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie at Mussoorie on October 18, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the students from Kokrajhar and Chirang districts (Bodo region) of Assam and Shangshak (Ukhrul region) of Manipur at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 19, 2013. The Students are attending National Integration Tour from Manipur was organized by 16 Assam Rifles and the Tour from Assam was organized by 2 Rajput (Kali Chindi).

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the artists after witnessing a Kutiyattam Performance by Ms. Kapila Venu at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on October 19, 2013.

The President Pranab Mukherjee with the members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly at Shillong in Meghalaya on October 21, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Meghalaya, Dr. K.K. Paul.

The President Pranab Mukherjee addressing members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly at Shillong in Meghalaya on October 21, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Meghalaya, Dr. K.K. Paul.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures at Mawlai in Shillong, Meghalaya on October 21, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Meghalaya, Dr. K.K. Paul.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures at Mawlai in Shillong, Meghalaya on October 21, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Don Bosco Museum of Indigenous Cultures at Mawlai in Shillong, Meghalaya on October 21, 2013. Also seen is the Governor of Meghalaya, Dr. K.K. Paul.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Innovation Club at North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) at Shillong in Meghalaya on October 22, 2013. The Governor of Meghalaya, Dr. K.K. Paul and the Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Dr. Mukul Sangma were also present on the occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the annual convocation of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) at Shillong in Meghalaya on October 22, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee i lighting the lamp at the inauguration of the National Seminar on ‘Continuing Legal Education’ and ‘Children and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012’ organized on the occasion of closing of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Bar Council of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim at Guwahati in Assam on October 22, 2013.

The High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa, His Excellency Mr. France Kosinyane Morule presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 23, 2013.

The Ambassador of the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim Abdulla Al-Abdulla presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 23, 2013.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Slovenia, Her Excellency Mrs. Darja Bavdaz Kuret presenting her credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 23, 2013.

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Pius Dunaiski presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 23, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the members of Youth Delegation from Bangladesh at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 24, 2013 when they called-on the President.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the members of Youth Delegation from Bangladesh at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 24, 2013 when they called-on the President.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the students and teachers from Batasipur District, Sonitpur in Assam who attended National Integration Tour organized by the 2 DOGRA under Operation Sadbhavana at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 25, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Hosted a Dinner to the Participants of Combined Commanders’ in-Chief Conference - 2013 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 25, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Hosted a Dinner to the Participants of Combined Commanders’ in-Chief Conference - 2013 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 25, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Hosted a Dinner to the Participants of Combined Commanders’ in-Chief Conference - 2013 at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on October 25, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a ‘Distinguished Academy Award’ to the former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan at the 2nd Convocation of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Patna in Bihar on October 26, 2013.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the 2nd Convocation of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Patna in Bihar on October 26, 2013.The Governor of Bihar, Dr. D. Y. Patil, and the Chief Minister of Bihar, Shri Nitish Kumar were also present on the occasion.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Second India Water Forum 2013 Organized by the Energy And Resources Institute (TERI) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on October 28, 2013. Also seen are the Union Minister of Water Resources, Shri Harish Rawat and the Union Minister of State for Human Resource Development, Shri Shashi Tharoor.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying homage at the Samadhi of the former Prime Minister of India, Late Smt. Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi on October 31, 2013 to Commemorate her 29th Death Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying his floral tribute to the former Prime Minister of India, late Smt. Indira Gandhi at No:1, Safdarjung Road in New Delhi on October 31, 2013 on the occasion of her 29th Death Anniversary.