The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee planting a sapling at Sabarmati Ashram at Ahmedabad in Gujarat on December 1, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Sabarmati Ashram at Ahmedabad in Gujarat on December 1, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the inauguration of new Archives and Research Centre at Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad in Gujarat on December 1, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the 62nd convocation of Gujarat Vidyapith at Ahmedabad in Gujarat on December 1, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Beach Festival-Festa De Diu at Diu (Festival Village) on December 1, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the inauguration of Beach Festival-Festa De Diu at Diu (Festival Village) on December 1, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of the Times Higher Education 'BRICS' and Emerging Economies Universities Rankings' at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 2, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the delegates to the Global Academic Summit at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 2, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee administrating the oath of Chief Justice of India, Shri Justice T.S. Thakur at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 03, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying Floral Tributes at the Portrait of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, former President of India on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Dec 03, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to the Shri Justice T.S. Thakur, Chief Justice of India and Shri Justice HL Dattu, Former Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 3, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to the Shri Justice T.S. Thakur, Chief Justice of India and Shri Justice HL Dattu, Former Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 3, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to the Shri Justice T.S. Thakur, Chief Justice of India and Shri Justice HL Dattu, Former Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 3, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to the Shri Justice T.S. Thakur, Chief Justice of India and Shri Justice HL Dattu, Former Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 3, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Naval Contingent in attachment with the Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Navy Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 4, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Winners of the 2012-13 and 2013-14 Nationwide 'Tata Building India School Essay Competition’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 4, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Winners of the 2012-13 and 2013-14 Nationwide 'Tata Building India School Essay Competition’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 4, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the Portrait of the former President of India, Late Shri R. Venkataraman on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 4, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Navy Day Reception hosted by the Chief of the Naval Staff at Navy House, 12, Rajaji Marg in New Delhi on December 4, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the prizes to the participants of the 2nd Rashtrapati Bhavan League Cricket Tournaments – 2015 at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarovdyda Vidyalaya Spots Ground, President’s Estate on December 5, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the prizes to the participants of the 2nd Rashtrapati Bhavan League Cricket Tournaments – 2015 at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarovdyda Vidyalaya Spots Ground, President’s Estate on December 5, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the prizes to the participants of the 2nd Rashtrapati Bhavan League Cricket Tournaments – 2015 at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarovdyda Vidyalaya Spots Ground, President’s Estate on December 5, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the prizes to the participants of the 2nd Rashtrapati Bhavan League Cricket Tournaments – 2015 at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarovdyda Vidyalaya Spots Ground, President’s Estate on December 5, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the prizes to the participants of the 2nd Rashtrapati Bhavan League Cricket Tournaments – 2015 at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarovdyda Vidyalaya Spots Ground, President’s Estate on December 5, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the statue of Babasaheb Dr. BR Ambedkar on the occasion of his Mahaparinirvan Divas at Parliament House Lawns, New Delhi on December 6, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the prizes to the participants of the President's Polo Cup Exhibition Match at PBG Parade Ground (Polo Field) on December 6, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the prizes to the participants of the President's Polo Cup Exhibition Match at PBG Parade Ground (Polo Field) on December 6, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the prizes to the participants of the President's Polo Cup Exhibition Match at PBG Parade Ground (Polo Field) on December 6, 2015.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea, H.E. Mr. Cho Hyun presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 7, 2015.

The Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo, H.E. Mrs. Mossi Nyamale Rosette presenting her credential to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 7, 2015.

The High Commissioner of the Republic of Malawi, H.E. Dr. Mbuya Isaac Munlo presenting his credential to the President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 7, 2015.

TThe President of the Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Dr.(Mrs.) Ameenah Gurib-Fakim calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 7, 2015.

Service Officer and Ladies from the Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence pinning a flag on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 7, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Rashtrapati Award Certificates for the Year 2014 to Scouts, Guides, Rovers and Rangers at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 8, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Girl Students from Government Schools of Srinagar attending Operation Sadbhavana tour organized by the 7RR/15 Corps of Northern Command at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 8, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Awards and Shilp Guru Awards to Handicraft Artisans for the Year 2012, 2013 and 2014 at New Delhi on December 9, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Awards and Shilp Guru Awards to Handicraft Artisans for the Year 2012, 2013 and 2014 at New Delhi on December 9, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Awards and Shilp Guru Awards to Handicraft Artisans for the Year 2012, 2013 and 2014 at New Delhi on December 9, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with awardees of the National Awards and Shilp Guru Awards for Handicraft Artisans at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 9, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with awardees of the National Awards and Shilp Guru Awards for Handicraft Artisans at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 9, 2015.

The Ambassador of Greece, H.E. Mr. Pano Kalogeropoulos presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 9, 2015.

The Ambassador of Burkina Faso, H.E. Mr. Amadou Traore presenting his credential to the President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 9, 2015.

TThe Ambassador of Japan, H.E. Mr. Kenji Hiramatsu presenting his credential to the President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 9, 2015.

The Ambassador of Portugal, H.E. Mr. Joao do Carmo Ataide da Camara presenting his credential to the President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 9, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Regional Level Toppers of All India Essay Competition for the Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan organized by the XPD Division of Ministry of External Affairs at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 10, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Students participants of the National Level Kala Utsav-2015 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 10, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the 75th birthday of Shri Sharad Pawar, Member of Parliament and President of the Nationalist Congress Party at New Delhi on December 10, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with artists after witnessing a Christmas Carols performance by the 'Ao Naga Choir' at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on December 10, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being greeted at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015 by the Vice-President of India, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee launching 'Sajag'- a Smartphone App on Energy Education at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in President’s Estate on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the declaration of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya as 'Solar Powered Green School' at President's Estate on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the launch of Children's Section of the Website of the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Festival of Energy 'Umang 2015' at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in President’s Estate on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting Special Children at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in President’s Estate on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee viewing the inaugurated portrait of the President of India (Shri Pranab Mukherjee) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Special Children at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in President’s Estate on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Stalls displaying selected entries of the Competition on science projects and artwork on the theme of Energy Conservation and Renewable Resources at the inauguration of Festival of Energy 'Umang 2015' at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in President’s Estate on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with people of all walks of life on his Birthday at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with people of all walks of life on his Birthday at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being greeted at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015 by the Governor of Uttarakhand, Dr. KK Paul on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being greeted at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015 by the Smt. Sonia Gandhi on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi greeting the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on his Birthday at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving first copy of the book ‘Selected Speeches of the President’ Vol. III from the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving first copy of the book ‘Presidential Retreats’ from the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2015.

The Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Shinzo Abe calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 12, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 185th Anniversary of Calcutta Chamber of Commerce at Kolkata in West Bengal on December 12, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Exhibition of Shri Shahbuddin Ahmed organized by Ganges Art Gallery at ICCR, Kolkata in West Bengal on December 12, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Exhibition of Shri Shahbuddin Ahmed organized by Ganges Art Gallery at ICCR, Kolkata in West Bengal on December 12, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Exhibition of Shri Shahbuddin Ahmed organized by Ganges Art Gallery at ICCR, Kolkata in West Bengal on December 12, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivering the Debranjan Mukherji Memorial Lecture at Raj Bhavan, Kolkata in West Bengal on December 13, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Statue of Lord Shiva at Seth Banshidhar Jalan Smriti Mandir, Howrah in West Bengal on December 13, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Closing Ceremony of the Bicentenary Celebrations of the Diocese of Calcutta at Kolkata in West Bengal on December 13, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Closing Ceremony of the Bicentenary Celebrations of the Diocese of Calcutta at Kolkata in West Bengal on December 13, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Concluding Function of 125th Birth Anniversary of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru at Kolkata organized by the Bibhan Memorial Trust at Calcutta University, Kolkata in West Bengal on December 13, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Concluding Function of 125th Birth Anniversary of Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru at Kolkata organized by the Bibhan Memorial Trust at Calcutta University, Kolkata in West Bengal on December 13, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivering the Indira Gandhi Memorial Lecture organized by the Asiatic Society at Asiatic Society, Kolkata in West Bengal on December 14, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Winners of the Thirukural Competition at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 16, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Winners of the Thirukural Competition at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 16, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Garwood Award for 'Outstanding Global Leader in Open Innovation' from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 17, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the Roundtable Discussion on 'Technology, Innovation and Education' at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 17, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Governor of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Shri E. S. L. Narasimhan at the arrival of Hakimpet Airport in Hyderabad on December 18, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri K Chandrashekar Rao at the arrival of Hakimpet Airport in Hyderabad on December 18, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attended the Convocation Ceremony of the 96th Degree Engineering and 24th Technical Entry Scheme courses of Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering at Secunderabad on December 19, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting a copy of a book on Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad to Shri ESL Narasimhan, Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh at Rashtrapati Nilayam, Secunderabad on December 21, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the 2nd Convocation of Central University of Karnataka at Kalaburagi in Karnataka on December 22, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the degree certificate to a Student at the 2nd Convocation of Central University of Karnataka at Kalaburagi in Karnataka on December 22, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the 150th Anniversary of Bishop Cotton Boys’ School at Bengaluru on December 23, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the 150th Anniversary of Bishop Cotton Boys’ School at Bengaluru on December 23, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the function of laying the Foundation Stone of a State Cancer Institute and also inaugurating the Foundation Day celebrations of the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru in Karnataka on December 23, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying the Foundation Stone of a State Cancer Institute and also inaugurating the Foundation Day celebrations of the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bengaluru in Karnataka on December 23, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Vedapathashala of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam at Ai-Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh on December 25, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of the Vedapathashala of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam at Ai-Bhimavaram in Andhra Pradesh on December 25, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati on December 25, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirupati on December 25, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inaugural function of the 98th annual conference of the Indian Economic Association (IEA) at Hyderabad on December 27, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inaugural function of the 98th annual conference of the Indian Economic Association (IEA) at Hyderabad on December 27, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the dinner hosted by the Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan at Hyderabad on December 29, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the dinner hosted by the Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan at Hyderabad on December 29, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the dinner hosted by the Governor of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Shri E.S.L. Narasimhan at Hyderabad on December 29, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolarum at Secunderabad on December 30, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolarum at Secunderabad on December 30, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolarum at Secunderabad on December 30, 2015.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolarum at Secunderabad on December 30, 2015.