The Vice President of India, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2017 on the occasion of New Year's day.

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2017 on the occasion of New Year's day.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving New Year Greetings from people from all walks of life at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving New Year Greetings from people from all walks of life at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving New Year Greetings from people from all walks of life at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the students from Dibrugarh in Assam attending Operation Sadbhavana tour organized by the 315 FD REGT (KARGIL) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 2, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the Probationers of Indian Defence Accounts Service 2015 batch) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 2, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath of office to Shri Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India at the swearing in ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 4, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to Shri Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, Chief Justice of India and Shri Justice T.S. Thakur, Former Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 4, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to Shri Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, Chief Justice of India and Shri Justice T.S. Thakur, Former Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 4, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to Shri Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, Chief Justice of India and Shri Justice T.S. Thakur, Former Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 4, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosted a Dinner to Shri Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, Chief Justice of India and Shri Justice T.S. Thakur, Former Chief Justice of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 4, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivering the New Year message to the Governors and Lt. Governors of States/UTs through Video Conference using National Knowledge Network from Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 5, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of a Convention of Non-Resident Odias (NROs) organized by the Odisha Forum in New Delhi on January 6, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of a Convention of Non-Resident Odias (NROs) organized by the Odisha Forum in New Delhi on January 6, 2017.

The Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic, His Excellency Mr. Antonio Costa calling on President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 7, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee releasing a compilation of Selected Speeches by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on foreign policy at the 14th Edition of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention in Bengaluru on January 9, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferring the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award on the Prime Minister of the Portuguese Republic, His Excellency Mr. Antonio Costa at the 14th Edition of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention in Bengaluru on January 9, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferring the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award at the 14th Edition of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention in Bengaluru on January 9, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferring the Pravasi Bhartiya Samman Award at the 14th Edition of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention in Bengaluru on January 9, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a group photograph at the 14th Edition of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas Convention in Bengaluru on January 9, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivering the New Year message to the Students and Faculty Members of the Central Institutions of Higher Learning and Officer Trainees at Civil Service Academies through Video Conference using National Knowledge Network from Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 10, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta during his Ceremonial Reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 11, 2017.

The President of the Republic of Kenya, H.E. Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 11, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Students, Teachers and Staff of Bikash Bharti Law College at Sukdevpur, South 24 Parganas in West Bengal at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 13, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Lohri Festival Celebration at President's Estate in Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 13, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Lohri Festival Celebration at President's Estate in Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 13, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Lohri Festival Celebration at President's Estate in Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 13, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Students and Children's from Nonei in Manipur attending National Integration Tour organised by 8 Assam Rifles at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Janauary 14, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Children's from Imphal attending National Integration Tour organised by Sector 9, Assam Rifles at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Janauary 14, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Army Day Reception organised by the Chief of the Army Staff in New Delhi on January 15, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Army Day Reception organised by the Chief of the Army Staff in New Delhi on January 15, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Army Day Reception organised by the Chief of the Army Staff in New Delhi on January 15, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hosting a tea to the members of the Managing Committee of Press Club of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 16, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with members of the Managing Committee of Press Club of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 16, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Jhalda Helipad on his arrival at Purulia District in West Bengal on January 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee lighting the lamp at the inauguration of centenary Year Celebrations of Jhalda Satyabhama Vidyapith at Jhalda, Purulia in West Bengal on January 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating centenary Year Celebrations of Jhalda Satyabhama Vidyapith at Jhalda, Purulia in West Bengal on January 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of 60th anniversary celebrations of the Netaji Research Bureau founded by Dr. Sisir Kumar Bose in 1957 at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee unveiling the restored Wanderer car used by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his ‘Mahanishkraman’ in January 1941 at the inauguration of 60th anniversary celebrations of the Netaji Research Bureau founded by Dr. Sisir Kumar Bose in 1957 at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee unveiling and sat in the restored Wanderer car used by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his ‘Mahanishkraman’ in January 1941 at the inauguration of 60th anniversary celebrations of the Netaji Research Bureau founded by Dr. Sisir Kumar Bose in 1957 at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of 28th Dantan Gramin Mela - 2017 at Dantan, Paschim Medinipur in West Bengal on January 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of 28th Dantan Gramin Mela - 2017 at Dantan, Paschim Medinipur in West Bengal on January 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the 35th Anniversary function of Aajkaal at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the 35th Anniversary function of Aajkaal at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the 35th Anniversary function of Aajkaal at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a group photograph at the 35th Anniversary function of Aajkaal at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee lighting the lamp at the Bengal Global Business Summit-2017 at Milan Mela Complex in Kolkata, West Bengal on January 20, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of the Bengal Global Business Summit-2017 at Milan Mela Complex in Kolkata, West Bengal on January 20, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the Bengal Global Business Summit-2017 at Milan Mela Complex in Kolkata, West Bengal on January 20, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of Bicentenary Celebration of Hindu School at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 20, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of Bicentenary Celebration of Hindu School at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 20, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of Bicentenary celebrations of Presidency University at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 20, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the inauguration of Bicentenary celebrations of Presidency University at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 20, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a group photograph at the inauguration of Bicentenary celebrations of Presidency University at Kolkata in West Bengal on January 20, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with National Bravery Award Winning Children's - 2016 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 21, 2017.

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, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his Ceremonial Reception at Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2017. Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.

The Chief Election Commissioner of India, Dr. Nasim Zaidi releasing the Book ‘Unfolding Indian Elections - Journey of the living democracy’ and presenting the first copy to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the National Voters' Day Celebration organized by the Election Commission of India in New Delhi on January 25, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Award at the National Voters' Day Celebration organized by the Election Commission of India in New Delhi on January 25, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Award at the National Voters' Day Celebration organized by the Election Commission of India in New Delhi on January 25, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Election Photo Identify Cards [EPICs] to newly registered young voter at the National Voters' Day Celebration organized by the Election Commission of India in New Delhi on January 25, 2017.

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, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing to the Nation on the Eve of 68th Republic Day Celebration in New Delhi on January 25, 2017.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the Banquet in Honour of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, HH General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2017.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in procession during the departure from Rashtrapati Bhavan for witnessing Republic Day Parade at Rajpath on January 26, 2017.

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, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Chief Guest of the Republic Day Celebrations H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi at Rajpath on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee and the Chief Guest of the Republic Day Celebrations H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi in procession at Rajpath on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2017.

TThe President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee taking the salute at the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee conferring the Ashoka Chakra (the highest peacetime gallantry award) posthumously on Havildar Hangpan Dada, the Assam Regiment /35th Battalion the Rashtriya Rifles at the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, 2017. The award is being received by his Wife, Mrs. Chasen Lowang Dada.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee arriving in procession for the Republic Day 'At Home' Reception hosted by him at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2017.

TThe President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting invitees at 'At Home' Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2017 on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day Celebrations.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting invitees at 'At Home' Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2017 on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day Celebrations.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting invitees at 'At Home' Reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2017 on the occasion of the 68th Republic Day Celebrations.

Artistes performing at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center (RBCC) on January 27, 2017 when Tribal Guests, Tableaux Artists, Tractor Drivers, NSS Volunteers and NCC Cadets who had participated in the 68th Republic Day Parade met the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee.

Artistes performing at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center (RBCC) on January 27, 2017 when Tribal Guests, Tableaux Artists, Tractor Drivers, NSS Volunteers and NCC Cadets who had participated in the 68th 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 68th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center (RBCC) on January 27, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with artistes who had participated in the 68th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Center (RBCC) on January 27, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee launching the Nationwide Polio Programme by administering Polio Drops to the Children at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 28, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee launching the Nationwide Polio Programme by administering Polio Drops to the Children at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 28, 2017.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee in procession during the departure from Rashtrapati Bhavan for witnessing the 'Beating Retreat' at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2017.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee taking 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, 2017.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the way to Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2017 for witnessing the ‘Beating Retreat’.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the way to Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2017 for witnessing the ‘Beating Retreat’.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the ‘Beating Retreat’ Ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2017.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee taking the salute at the ‘Beating Retreat’ at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2017.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the way to Rashtrapati Bhavan after witnessing the ‘Beating Retreat’ at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2017.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2017.

The President, Shri Pranab Mukherjee laying wreath at the Samadhi of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on January 30, 2017 on the occasion of his 69th 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, 2017 on the occasion of his 69th Death Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Sarva Dharma Prarthana (All Religion Prayer) being organized on the occasion of 69th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on January 30, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Anti Leprosy Fortnight and Leprosy Seal Campaign at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Service Outriders of the Three Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2017.

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, 2017.

The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee in procession during the departure from Rashtrapati Bhavan to deliver his address to both the Houses of Parliament in New Delhi on January 31, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the National Salute from the President's Body Guard (PBG) at Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan before leaving for Central Hall of Parliament to deliver his address to both the Houses of Parliament in New Delhi on January 31, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the way to the Parliament House to address the members of both Houses of Parliament in New Delhi on January 31, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the National Salute from the President's Body Guard (PBG) at Parliament House before his address to both the Houses of Parliament in New Delhi on January 31, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee in a Ceremonial Procession towards the Central Hall of Parliament for addressing Member of both the Houses of Parliament in New Delhi January 31, 2017.