The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India on the occasion of New Year at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India on the occasion of New Year at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the Former Prime Minister of India, Dr.Manmohan Singh on the occasion of New Year at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the People of all walks of life on the occasion of New Year at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the People of all walks of life on the occasion of New Year at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with the People of all walks of life on the occasion of New Year at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath of office to Shri R.K. Mathur as Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 04, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the New Buildings of Vidyanagar College at South 24 Parganas in West Bengal on January 6, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the inauguration of New Buildings of Vidyanagar College at South 24 Parganas in West Bengal on January 6, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the inauguration of 200th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Pandit Madan Mohan Tarkalankar at Bilwagram in Nadia district of West Bengal on January, 6, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 200th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Pandit Madan Mohan Tarkalankar at Bilwagram in Nadia district of West Bengal on January, 6, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivering a New Year Message to the Governors and Lt. Governors through Video Conferencing using National Knowledge Network (NKN) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 8, 2016.

Prof. Sir Venkataraman Ramakrishnan, Nobel Laureate calling on the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 8, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the Seventh Convocation of Vinoba Bhave University at Hazaribagh in Jharkhand on January 9, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferring the D.Litt. (Honoris Causa) degree to the Former Union Minister for Finance and External Affairs, Shri Yashwant Sinha at the Seventh Convocation of Vinoba Bhave University at Hazaribagh in Jharkhand on January 9, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Certificate at the Seventh Convocation of Vinoba Bhave University at Hazaribagh in Jharkhand on January 9, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the Seventh Convocation of Vinoba Bhave University at Hazaribagh in Jharkhand on January 9, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Art Gallery by unveiling the plaque at Auderey House adjacent to Jharkhand Raj Bhavan at Ranchi on January 9, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Art Gallery after the inauguration at Audrey House adjacent to Jharkhand Raj Bhavan at Ranchi on January 9, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Art Gallery after the inauguration at Audrey House adjacent to Jharkhand Raj Bhavan at Ranchi on January 9, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying of the Foundation Stone of Jharkhand Technical University through Video Conferencing at Ranchi on January 9, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Diamond Jubilee Celebration and Convocation of Birla Institute of Technology at Ranchi in Jharkhand January 10, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the degree to a Student at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration and Convocation of Birla Institute of Technology at Ranchi in Jharkhand January 10, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the degree to a Student at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration and Convocation of Birla Institute of Technology at Ranchi in Jharkhand January 10, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the 88th Annual Conference of Nikhil Bharat Banga Sahitya Sammelan (NBBSS) at Ranchi in Jharkhand on January 10, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Students from Serchhip District in Mizoram attending National Integration Tour organized by the 10 Assam Rifles at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 11, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the 6th Foundation Day and 3rd Convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi on January 14, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Degree Certificate to a Student at the 6th Foundation Day and 3rd Convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi on January 14, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Degree Certificate to a Student at the 6th Foundation Day and 3rd Convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi on January 14, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Army contingent of Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Army Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 15, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Army contingent of Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Army Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 15, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Reception on the occasion of Army Day at Army House in New Delhi on January 15, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with leading Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs, Technologists and Venture Capitalists at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 15, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee launching the Nationwide Polio Programme by administering Polio Drops to the Children at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 16, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating Shiv Nadar University and dedicated to the Nation at Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh on January 18, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Faculty Residential Campus during the inauguration of Shiv Nadar University at Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh on January 18, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the HCL Citizen's Grants Award during the inauguration of Shiv Nadar University at Dadri, Gautam Buddha Nagar in Uttar Pradesh on January 18, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Students and Faculty of Institutes of Higher Learning and Probationary Officers at Civil Services Academies through Video Conferencing using National Knowledge Network (NKN) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 19th January, 2016

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee with 100 Women Achievers of India selected by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with Facebook vide contest through Public Nominations at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 22, 2016

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with 100 Women Achievers of India selected by the Ministry of Women and Child Development in collaboration with Facebook vide contest through Public Nominations at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 22, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Winners of National Bravery Awards children at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 22, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 23, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the All India Members Conference of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal as part of its Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in New Delhi on January 24, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee during the inauguration of the All India Members Conference of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal as part of its Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in New Delhi January 24, 2016.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving President of the French Republic HE Mr. Francois Hollande during his Ceremonial Reception at Forecourt in Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2016.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the President of the French Republic H.E. Mr. Francois Hollande during his Ceremonial Reception at the Forecourt in Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2016.

The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Dr. Nasim Zaidi releasing the Book ‘Belief in the Ballot’ and presenting the first copy to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the 6th National Voters' Day Celebration organized by the Election Commission of India in New Delhi on January 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Award at the 6th National Voters' Day Celebration organized by the Election Commission of India in New Delhi on January 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Election Photo Identify Cards [EPICs] to newly registered young voter at the 6th National Voters' Day Celebration organized by the Election Commission of India in New Delhi on January 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing the Nation on the Eve of 67th Republic Day Celebration in New Delhi on January 25, 2016.

The President of the French Republic, H.E. Mr. Francois Hollande calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Banquet in Honour of the President of the French Republic H.E. Mr. Francois Hollande at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Banquet in Honour of the President of the French Republic H.E. Mr. Francois Hollande at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2016.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee and President of the French Republic, H.E. Mr. Francois Hollande in procession during the departure from Rashtrapati Bhavan for witnessing Republic Day Parade at Rajpath on January 26, 2016.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee taking the salute during the departure at Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan for witnessing Republic Day Parade at Rajpath on January 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Chief Guest of the Republic Day Celebrations H.E. Mr. Francois Hollande, President of the French Republic at Rajpath on the occasion of the 67th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2016.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee taking the salute at the 67th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferring the Ashoka Chakra (the highest peacetime gallantry award) posthumously on Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami of 9 Para (Special Forces)/6th Battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles at the 67th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2016. The award is being received by his Wife.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee witnessing the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee witnessing the Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee arriving in procession for the Republic Day 'At Home' Reception hosted by him, on the lawns of the Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting some of the invitees at Rashtrapati Bhavan's Mughal Gardens on January 26, 2016 at the 'At Home' Reception hosted by the President.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the Chief Guest of Republic Day, President of the French Republic, H.E. Mr. Francois Hollande and Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi at the ‘At Home’ Reception hosted by the President at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2016.

Artistes performing at the Mughal Gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2016 when tribal guests, tableaux artists ,tractor drivers, NSS Volunteers and NCC Cadets who had participated in the 67th Republic Day Parade met the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with artistes who had participated in the 67th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with artistes who had participated in the 67th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2016.

The Vice President of India, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari releasing the book “Pranab Mukherjee”, The Turbulent Years, 1980-1996 and presenting first copy to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 28, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with NSS Volunteers (Students) and teachers/official participating in the National Integration Programme 'Subodham 1000 Wings of Fire' organized by the Directorate of Vocational Higher Secondary Education, Govt. of Kerala at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 28, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with students and teachers from UAE and Kerala attending the programme 'Proud to be an Indian' organized by the Asianet News, Thiruvananthapuram at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 29, 2016.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee talking the Salute from President's Body Guard (PBG) at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan during the departure for witnessing the 'Beating Retreat' at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2016.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the way to Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2016 for witnessing the ‘Beating Retreat’.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the way to Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2016 for witnessing the ‘Beating Retreat’.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee taking the salute at the ‘Beating Retreat’ at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2016.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2016 for ‘Beating Retreat’ function.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee witnessing the 'Beating Retreat' at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2016.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying wreath at the Samadhi of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on January 30, 2016 on the occasion of his 68th Death Anniversary.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying homage at the Samadhi of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in New Delhi on January 30, 2016 on the occasion of his 68th Death Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Sarva Dharma Prarthana (All Religion Prayer) being organized on the occasion of 68th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on January 30, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Anti Leprosy Fortnight and Leprosy Seal Campaign at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Provost Outriders of the Three Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2016.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the personnel of Tri Service Band Contingents (participants of the Beating Retreat Ceremony) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2016.