The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, during Durga Puja at his Ancestral House at Mirati, District Birbhum in West Bengal on October 1, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at Mirati Kamda Kinkar Samiti Vidyapeeth, Mirati in West Bengal on October 2, 2014 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the portrait of the Former Prime Minister of India, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri at Mirati Kamda Kinkar Samiti Vidyapeeth, Mirati in West Bengal on October 2, 2014 on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee administrating the oath of Swachch Bharat Abhiyan to the students at Mirati Kamda Kinkar Samiti Vidyapeeth, Mirati in West Bengal on October 2, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at Kirnahar Shib Chandra High School at Kirnahar, District Birbhum in West Bengal on October 2, 2014 on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee administrating the oath of Swachch Bharat Abhiyan to students at Kirnahar Shib Chandra High School at at Kirnahar, District Birbhum in West Bengal on October 2, 2014

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee flagging off "Swachh Bharat Abhiyan” at Kirnahar Shib Chandra High School at Kirnahar, Birbhum District of West Bengal on October 2, 2014 and joining hands with the students of the school in cleanliness drive.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Dussehra Festival at Shri Dharmic Leela Committee at Subhash Maidan (Parade Ground) Opposite to Red Fort Delhi on October 3, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee flagging-off the Run for ‘Swachh Bharat’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 4, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee flagging-off the Run for ‘Swachh Bharat’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 4, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 65th TB Seal Campaign of the Tuberculosis Association of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 4, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award for Excellence in Public Administration, Academics and Management for the year 2014 to Dr. A Sivathanu Pillai, Chief Controller (R & D), DRDO and Chief Executive and Managing Director, BrahMos Aerospace at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 7, 2014.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying the foundation stone of Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum, Phase-II at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 7, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the 'At Home' hosted by the Chief of the Air Staff on the occasion of 82nd Anniversary of Indian Air Force at Air House, 23, Akbar Road in New Delhi on October 8, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the 'At Home' hosted by the Chief of the Air Staff on the occasion of 82nd Anniversary of Indian Air Force at Air House, 23, Akbar Road in New Delhi on October 8, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the closing ceremony of 11th Metropolis World Congress 2014 at Hyderabad in Telengana on October 09, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with Territorial Army Officers JCOs and Others Ranks along with Spouses on the occasion of Raising Day of Territorial Army Day on October 10, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with Territorial Army Officers JCOs and Others Ranks along with Spouses on the occasion of Raising Day of Territorial Army Day on October 10, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the Indian Business Delegation for the President's State visit to Norway and Finland at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 10, 2014.

The Vice-President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari bidding farewell to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 12, 2014 on his Ceremonial Departure for the State Visits to Norway and Finland.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with his accompanying media personnel on board his Special Aircraft on his way to Norway, OSLO for his State Visits to Norway and Finland on October 12, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Mayor of Ullensaker, H.E. Mr. Herald Espolund on his arrival at Gardermoen Airbase at Oslo, Norway on October 12,2014 at the start of his State visit to Norway.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting his accompanying Business Delegation at Norway in OSLO on October 12, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being interviewed by the Norwegian Journalist i VGs Utenriksgrouppe, Mr. Stian Eisentrager at Norway in OSLO on October 12, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukerjee being interviewed by Mr. Philip Lote from NRK Television at Norway Oslo on October 12, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the Guard of Honour presented to his at the Ceremonial Reception at Royal Palace at Oslo in Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the President of Storting (Parliament of Norway), Mr. Olemic Thommessen at Oslo in Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the President of Storting (Parliament of Norway), Mr. Olemic Thommessen at Oslo in Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Mayor of Oslo, Mr. Fabian Stang at Oslo City Hall in Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee signing the visitor’s book during his visit to Storting (Parliament of Norway) at Oslo in Norway on October 13, 2014. Also seen is the President of Storting (Parliament of Norway), Mr. Olemic Thommessen.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the President of Storting (Parliament of Norway), Mr. Olemic Thommessen during his visit to Storting (Parliament of Norway) at Oslo in Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during his visiting Oslo City Hall at Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Laying the Wreath at the National Monument of Norway at Oslo in Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Their Majesties King Harald V & Queen Sonja and HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit during exchanging of Gifts after Ceremonial Reception and call on him at Royal Palace in Oslo, Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during a Photo Opportunity with Their Majesties King Harald V & Queen Sonja and HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit at Royal Palace at Oslo,in Norway on October 13, 2014. Ms. Sharmistha Mukherjee, Daughter of the President also seen.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being escorted by Their Majesties King Harald V & Queen Sonja and HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit and attending a State Banquet hosted by the King at Royal Palace at Oslo in Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with Scientist Working in Arctic through Video Conferencing at Oslo in Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Visiting Fram Museum at Oslo in Norway on October 13, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the Plenary Session of the Joint Seminar On Business, Science and Technology at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee along with his delegation calling on the Prime Minster of Norway at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and King of Norway witnessing ceremony of Signing of Various Memorandum of Understanding between India and Norway at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and King of Norway witnessing ceremony of Signing of Various Memorandum of Understanding between India and Norway at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and King of Norway witnessing ceremony of Signing of Various Memorandum of Understanding between India and Norway at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and King of Norway witnessing ceremony of Signing of Various Memorandum of Understanding between India and Norway at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and King of Norway witnessing ceremony of Signing of Various Memorandum of Understanding between India and Norway at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Ms. Sharmistha Mukherjee Visiting Munch Museum at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and King of Norway witnessing ceremony of Signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Ministry of Culture, Government of India and Munch Museum at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during a Community Reception hosted by the Indian Ambassador to Norway, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne at Oslo in Norway on October 14, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Government Officials of Finland on his arrival at Helsinki Airport in Finland on October 14, 2014 at the start of his State Visit to Finland.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the President of Finland, H.E. Mr. Sauli Niinisto on his Ceremonial Reception at the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the President of Finland, H.E. Mr. Sauli Niinisto at Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the President of Finland, H.E. Mr. Sauli Niinisto witnessing signing of MOU on various subjects at Government House in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the President of Finland, H.E. Mr. Sauli Niinisto witnessing signing of MOU on various subjects at Government House in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the President of Finland, H.E. Mr. Sauli Niinisto witnessing signing of MOU on various subjects at Government House in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the President of Finland, H.E. Mr. Sauli Niinisto witnessing signing of MOU on various subjects at Government House in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and his daughter Ms. Sharmistha Mukherjee attending a Lunch hosted by the Mayor of Helsinki, Mr Jussi Pajunen at City Hall at Helsinki in Finland on October 15, 2014.

The Prime Minister of Finland, H.E. Mr Alexander Stubb calling on the the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Helsinki in Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the President of Finland, H.E. Mr Sauli Niinisto during delegation level talks Government House in Helsinki, Finland on on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the Photo Opportunity with the President of Finland. H.E. Mr Sauli Niinisto along with his wife, Mrs. Jenni Haukio at Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014. Ms. Sharmistha Mukherjee, Daughter of the President also seen.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee signing the visitor’s book at Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the President of Finland. H.E. Mr Sauli Niinisto during the exchanging of Gifts at Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and his daughter Ms. Sharmistha Mukherjee during State Banquet hosted by the President of Finland, H.E. Mr Sauli Niinisto along with his wife, Mrs. Jenni Haukio at House of Estates in Helsinki, Finland on October 15, 2014.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee with a group of members of the Indian community at Helsinki in Finland on October 15, 2014 during the Reception hosted by the Indian Ambassador to Finland, Shri Ashok Kumar Sharma.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at Parliament of Finland at Helsinki in Finland on October 16, 2014.

The Speaker of Parliament of Finland, Mr Eero Heinaluoma escorted President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee for going around Central Hall of Parliament at Helsinki in Finland on October 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Speaker of Parliament of Finland, Mr Eero Heinaluoma during delegation level talks Helsinki in Finland on October 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during a Business Meeting between India and Finland at Helsinki in Finland on October 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and Ms. Sharmista Mukherjee went to Po Santa Clause Post Office during his visit to Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village at Helsinki in Finland on October 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, and Ms. Sharmista Mukherjee meeting Santa Claus during his visit to Arctic Circle and Santa Claus Village at Helsinki in Finland on October 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Prenab Mukherjee visiting Arctic Centre and visiting Aktikum. at Helsinki in Finland on October 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee crossing the Arctic Circle during his visits to Arctic Circle at Santa Claus Village at Helsinki in Finland on October 16, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with his accompanying media Personnel on board the special aircraft on October 17, 2014 on his way back to India from

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the members of Youth Delegation from Bangladesh at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 18, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during hosting a Dinner to Commanders-in-Chief’s who participated Combined Commanders Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 18, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during hosting a Dinner to Commanders-in-Chief’s who participated Combined Commanders Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 18, 2014.

The Ambassador of Djibouti, His Excellency Mr. Sai Absieh Warsama presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 21, 2014.

The Ambassador of Latvia, His Excellency Mr. Aivars Groza presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 21, 2014.

The Ambassador of Vietnam, His Excellency Mr. Ton Sinh Thanh presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 21, 2014.

The Ambassador of Georgia, His Excellency Mr. Levan Nizharadze presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 21, 2014.

The Ambassador of Jamaica, His Excellency Mr. Clement Philip Ricardo Allicock presenting his credentials to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 21, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Greetings from the Vice President of India, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 23, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Greetings from the, Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Raj Nath Singh on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 23, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Greetings from the Governor of Meghalaya, Dr. KK Paul on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 23, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Greetings from the people of all walks of life on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 23, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Greetings from the people of all walks of life on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 23, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Greetings from Rashtrapati Bhavan Staffs and their Families on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 23, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Greetings from Rashtrapati Bhavan Staffs and their Families on the occasion of Diwali at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 23, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing a commemorative postage stamp on Anagarika Dharmapala at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 25, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of “Tulsi Smriti Granth” on Acharya Tulsi at Rashtrapati Bhavan on(October 26, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the portrait of the Former President of India, Shri K.R. Narayanan at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 27, 2014 on occasion of his Birth Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the XXVII Accountants’ General Conference on the theme ‘Promoting Good Governance and Accountability through Public Audit’ organized by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India at New Delhi on October 27, 2014.

The Commerce and Industry Minister of Oman, H.E. Dr. Ali Bin Masoud Al Sunaidy calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 27, 2014.

The Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, His Excellency Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 28, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the Conference of Directors of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 29, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Directors of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 29, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to the Participants of the Conference of Director of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 29, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to the Participants of the Conference of Director of National Institutes of Technology (NITs) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 29, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee flagging off the ‘Run for Unity’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 31, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the portrait of Shri Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 139 Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 31, 2014.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending a vocal recital by Smt Sudha Raghuraman being organized on the Occasion of 30th Death Anniversary of the Former Prime Minister of India, Late Smt. Indira Gandhi at New Delhi on October 31, 2014.