The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee launching the National Mission on Libraries at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on February 3, 2014. Also seen is the Union Minister of Culture, Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the officers of Police and Para Military Services on the lawns of the Mughal Gardensat Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 3, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the officers of Police and Para Military Services on the lawns of the Mughal Gardensat Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 3, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving a copy of book entitled ‘Shri Ramayana Mahnveshanam’ (in two volumes) of the Union Minister of Petrolium and Natural Gas and Environment and Forests, Shri. M. Veerappa Moily at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on February 3, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna to eminent scientist Professor C. N. R. Rao at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 4, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the country's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna to Legendary Cricketer Shri Sachin Tendulkar at Durbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 4, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inaugural session of the Asia-Africa AgriBusiness Forum at FICCI Auditorium in New Delhi on February 4, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Mr. Joachim Gauck on his Ceremonial Reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 5, 2014.

The President of the Federal Republic of Germany, His Excellency Mr. Joachim Gauck calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 5, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Conference of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 6, 2014. 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 inaugurating the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Kishinchand Chellaram (KC) college at Mumbai in Maharashtra onFebruary 8, 2014. Also seen are the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Prithviraj Chavan.

The book released by the Governor of Maharashtra, Shri K. Sankaranarayanan and first copy presented to the at the inauguration of the 150th Anniversary of the Advocates’ Association of Western India at Mumbai in Maharashtra on February 8, 2104. Also seen is the Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice P. Sathasivam.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during his visit at Bombay High Court at Mumbai in Maharashtra on February 8, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the ‘Krishi Vasant’ an agricultural exposition organized by Ministry of Agriculture and Government of Maharashtra at Nagpur in Maharashtra on February 9, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Annual Day Function of the Gondia Education Society at Gondia in Maharashtra on February 9, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee unveiling Photographs of Presidents of Central Legislative Assembly and Portrait of Former Speakers of Lok Sabha at Central Hall of Parliament House in New Delhi on February 10, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting Krishi Karman Award of the Union Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India at the inauguration the World Congress on Agro-forestry, 2014 at Vigyan Bhavn in New Delhi on February 10, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting World Congress on Agro-forestry Award to children for Essay Write Competition at the inauguration the World Congress on Agro-forestry, 2014 at Vigyan Bhavn in New Delhi on February 10, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting World Congress on Agro-forestry Award to children for Essay Write Competition at the inauguration the World Congress on Agro-forestry, 2014 at Vigyan Bhavn in New Delhi on February 10, 2014.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of a book “Reflections on Contemporary India” written by the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Shri Shekhar Dutt at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 10, 2014. The President received the book from Speaker of Lok Sabha, Smt. Meira Kumar who formally released it.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing commemorative Postage Stamp at the inauguration of Seminar on ‘Combating Corruption – Role of Accountability Institutions, Investigating Agencies, Civil Society and Media’ on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi February 11, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the 2nd Annual Convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh at Shahpur, District Kangra in Himachal Pradesh on February 12, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the 2nd Annual Convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh at Shahpur, District Kangra in Himachal Pradesh on February 12, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating Exhibition of Innovators and Entrepreneurs of Himachal Pradesh at the 2nd Annual Convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh at at Shahpur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh on February 12, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Exhibition of Innovators and Entrepreneurs of Himachal Pradesh at the 2nd Annual Convocation of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh at at Shahpur, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh on February 12, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 13, 2014. Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a function to inaugurate the New Delhi World Book Fair organized by the National Book Trust, India at Hamsadhwai Theatre at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on February 15, 2014.

The Speaker of the National Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad) of Bangladesh, Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury meeting the President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee opened the annual ‘Udyanotsav’ of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 15, 2014. The Mughal Gardens will remain open for general public from February 16 to March 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee opened the annual ‘Udyanotsav’ of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 15, 2014. The Mughal Gardens will remain open for general public from February 16 to March 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee opened the annual ‘Udyanotsav’ of the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 15, 2014. The Mughal Gardens will remain open for general public from February 16 to March 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting International Gandhi Award for the year 2013 to Prof. Guocheng Zhang for making outstanding contribution in the field of leprosy at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi February 15, 2014. Also seen is the Vice President of India, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting International Gandhi Award for the year 2013 to Dr. Vijaykumar Vinayak Dongre for making outstanding contribution in the field of leprosy at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi February 15, 2014. Also seen is the Vice President of India, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the Officer Trainees attending the IAS Professional Course Phase-I for the 2013 Batch at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 18, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the King of Kingdom of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa on his Ceremonial Reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 19, 2014. Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Trainees of the Indian and Account Service of 2013 Batch from National Academy of Audit and Accounts, Shimla at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 19, 2014 when they called-on him.

The King of Kingdom of Bahrain, His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 19, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying the foundation stone of Berhampore Military Station at Nabagram, District Murshidabad in West Bengal on February 20, 2014. Also seen are the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan and the Chief of Army Staff, General Bikram Singh.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while felicitating sports personalities at the foundation stone laying ceremony of KKM Memorial Sports Academy and Wellness Centre at Sagardighi, Murshidabad in West Bengal on February 20, 2014. Also seen is the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjees at the renaming ceremony of Sagardighi Mahavidyalaya as ‘Sagardighi Kamada Kinkar Smriti Mahavidyalaya’ at Sagardighi, District Murshidabad in West Bengal on February 20, 2014. Also seen is the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at a function to inaugurate the Campus of Aligarh Muslim University Centre at Jangipur, District Murshidabad in West Bengal on February 20, 2014. Also seen is the Governor of West Bengal, Shri M.K. Narayanan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated by the Union Minister of Shipping, Shri G.K. Vasan at the Convocation of Indian Maritime University at Chennai Trade Centre at Chennai in Tamil Nadu onFebruary 22, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the Convocation of Indian Maritime University at Chennai Trade Centre at Chennai in Tamil Nadu onFebruary 22, 2014. Also seen are the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri K.Rosaiah and Union Minister of Shipping, Shri G.K. Vasan.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a degree to the student at the Convocation of Indian Maritime University at Chennai Trade Centre at Chennai in Tamil Nadu onFebruary 22, 2014. Also seen is the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri K.Rosaiah.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at function to inaugurate the National Conference on TB and Allied Diseases (NATCON) at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium in New Delhi on February 23, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the participants of Reunion of Owner/President Management Program(OPM-39) of Harvard Business School, Boston at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 23, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the Governor General of Canada, His Excellency The Rt. Hon. David Johnston on his Ceremonial Reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 24, 2014.

The Governor General of Canada, His Excellency The Rt. Hon. David Johnston meeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 24, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the foundation day celebrations of the Post Graduate of Medical Education & Research at PGIMER, Dr. RML Hospital in New Delhi on February 25, 2014. Also seen is the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad.

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Ghulam Nabi Azad releasing Annual Report 2014 and first copy presented to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the foundation Day celebrations of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital at New Delhi on February 25, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting an Award of Trophy and post-graduate (PG) degree to the students at the foundation Day celebrations of the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital at New Delhi on February 25, 2014.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud meeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 27, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Commemorative Plaque to founding members of Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at the inauguration of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on February 27, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Commemorative Plaque to founding members of Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at the inauguration of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on February 27, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Commemorative Plaque to founding members of Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at the inauguration of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on February 27, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Commemorative Plaque to founding members of Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at the inauguration of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on February 27, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee while presenting a Commemorative Plaque to founding members of Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at the inauguration of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the Indian Newspaper Society (INS) at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on February 27, 2014.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 27, 2014.

The Ambassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, His Excellency Mr. Hassan Mahmoud Mohammad Al Jawarneh presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 28, 2014.

The Ambassador of the Slovak Republic, His Excellency Mr. Zigmund Bertok presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 28, 2014.

The Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman, His Excellency Sheikh Hamed bin Saif Bin Abdul Aziz Al-Rawahi presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 28, 2014.

The Ambassador of the Republic of El Salvador, His Excellency Mr. Guillermo Rubio Funes presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 28, 2014.

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain, His Excellency Major General Tariq Mubarak Bin Daineh presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on February 28, 2014.