The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the President of Republic of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan during his Ceremonial Reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 1, 2017. Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.

The President of Republic of Turkey, H.E. Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 1, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the degree to a student at the 8th Convocation of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) at Phagwara in Punjab on May 2, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the degree to a student at the 8th Convocation of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) at Phagwara in Punjab on May 2, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the degree to a student at the 8th Convocation of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) at Phagwara in Punjab on May 2, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the 8th Convocation of the Lovely Professional University (LPU) at Phagwara in Punjab on May 2, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being conferred the Doctorate Honoris Causa Degree by the Chancellor of Lovely Professional University at the 8th Convocation of Lovely Professional University(LPU) at Phagwara in Punjab on May 2, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Dada Saheb Phalke Award to Shri K. Vishwanath at the 64th National Film Awards Function in New Delhi on May 3, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with Probationers of Indian Defence Accounts Service (IDAS), Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) and Indian Post & Telecommunication Account and Financial Service (IP & TAFS) of 2016 Batch from the National Institute of Financial Management, Ministry of Finance, at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 4, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the portrait of the Former President of India, Giani Zail Singh on his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 5, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the Annual Convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy at Dehradun in Uttarakhand on May 5, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the degree to a student at the annual convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy at Dehradun in Uttarakhand on May 5, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the degree to a student at the annual convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy at Dehradun in Uttarakhand on May 5, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the degree to a student at the annual convocation of the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy at Dehradun in Uttarakhand on May 5, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Sri Badrinath Temple at Badrinath, Chamoli District in Uttarakhand on May 6, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting Sri Badrinath Temple at Badrinath, Chamoli District in Uttarakhand on May 6, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting with participants of the 8th Annual Heads of Missions Conference at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 6, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with girl students from Uri, Jammu & Kashmir attending National Integration Tour organised by 34 RR/15 Corps of Northern Command at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 08, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying the floral tributes to Guru Rabindranath Tagore at his portrait on the occasion of his Birthday at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 9, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the recipients of the Presidential Awards for Classical Tamil for the years 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 9, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee lighting the lamp at the National Technology Day celebrations in New Delhi on May 11, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the National Awards on Technology at the National Technology Day celebrations in New Delhi on May 11, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the recipients of the National Florence Nightingale Awards on the occasion of International Nurses Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 12, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of book “India’s Indira: A Centennial Tribute” in New Delhi on May 13, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Essel Group’s 90 years celebrations as the Chief Guest in New Delhi on May 14, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee attending the Essel Group’s 90 years celebrations as the Chief Guest in New Delhi on May 14, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab presenting the First Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Life Time Achievement Honour in Public Service to Shri Pawan Kumar Chamling, Chief Minister of Sikkim at the First Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Lecture at Jaipur in Rajasthan on May 15, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivering the First Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Memorial Lecture at Jaipur in Rajasthan on May 15, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the President of the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas during his Ceremonial Reception at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 16, 2017. Also seen is the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.

The President of the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Abbas calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 16, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the teachers and staff from Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with the students and teachers from Mount View Public School, Mohali at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2017.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Costa Rica, Her Excellency Ms. Mariela Cruz Alvarez presenting her credential to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2017.

The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand, His Excellency Mr. Chutintorn Gongsakdi presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2017.

The Ambassador of Spain, His Excellency Mr. Jose Baranano presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Chief Minister of West Bengal on his Arrival at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at Kolkata in West Bengal on May 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being received by the Dignitaries on his Arrival at Sonarpur Helpad in West Bengal on May 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Indian Institute of Liver and Digestive Sciences at Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas in West Bengal on May 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee visiting the Indian Institute of Liver and Digestive Sciences at Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas in West Bengal on May 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of book ‘Metaphysics, Morals and Politics’ from Prof. Amal Kumar Mukhopadhyay at Kolkata in West Bengal on today (May 18, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee being felicitated at the presentation of Dr. Malati Allen Noble Award, Dr. Sarkar Allen Mahatma Mahnemann Award and Dr. Sarkar Allen Swamiji Award instituted by the Dr. Malati Allen Charitable Trust at Kolkata in West Bengal on May 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the presentation of Dr. Malati Allen Noble Award, Dr. Sarkar Allen Mahatma Mahnemann Award and Dr. Sarkar Allen Swamiji Award instituted by the Dr. Malati Allen Charitable Trust at Kolkata in West Bengal on May 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurating the Bio-Solar-Wind Microgrid Centre and Centre for Water and Environment Research at Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology (IIEST), Shibpur in West Bengal on May 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the inauguration of Bio-Solar-Wind Microgrid Centre and Centre for Water and Environment Research at Indian Institute of Engineering Science & Technology (IIEST), Shibpur in West Bengal on May 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tribute at the Portrait of Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy, Former President of India on his Birth Anniversary at Kolkata in West Bengal on May 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the books ‘Jnan, A-Janan and Bijnan: Popper-er Jnantatta’ and ‘Samudra Banijjer Prekshite Sthala Banijjya, Bharat Mahasagar Anchal, 1500-1800’ from Dr. Sushil Chaudhury and Dr. (Smt.) Mahasweta Chaudhury at Kolkata in West Bengal on May 19, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying floral tributes at the Samadhi of the former Prime Minister of India, Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his 26th Death Anniversary at Vir Bhumi in New Delhi on May 21, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying homage at the Samadhi of the former Prime Minister of India, Late Shri Rajiv Gandhi on the occasion of his 26th Death Anniversary at Vir Bhumi in New Delhi on May 21, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inspecting the parade at the 159th Founder’s Day Celebrations of Lawrence School at Ootacamund, The Nigiris in Tamil Nadu on May 23, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at the 159th Founder’s Day Celebrations of Lawrence School at Ootacamund, The Nigiris in Tamil Nadu on May 23, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the awards at the 159th Founder’s Day Celebrations of Lawrence School at Ootacamund, The Nigiris in Tamil Nadu on May 23, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the awards at the 159th Founder’s Day Celebrations of Lawrence School at Ootacamund, The Nigiris in Tamil Nadu on May 23, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressing at the 159th Founder’s Day Celebrations of Lawrence School at Ootacamund, The Nigiris in Tamil Nadu on May 23, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the media personnel who accompanied the President on Domestic and Foreign visits as well as the media who cover Rashtrapati Bhavan at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on May 25, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee meeting the media personnel who accompanied the President on Domestic and Foreign visits as well as the media who cover Rashtrapati Bhavan at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on May 25, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee delivering the Ramnath Goenka Memorial Lecture in New Delhi on May 25, 2017.

The Speaker of Lok Sabha, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan releasing the book 'Mann Ki Baat: A Social Revolution on Radio' and first copy presented to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 26, 2017.

The Speaker of Lok Sabha, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan releasing the book 'Marching with A Billion - Analysing Narendra Modi's Government At Midterm' and first copy presented to the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 26, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee presenting the Dr. Ambedkar National Award For the Year 2011,2012 and 2014 in New Delhi on May 26, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee paying homage to the Former Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharal Nehru on the occasion of his 53rd Death Anniversary at Shanti Van in New Delhi on May 27, 2017

The Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius, Honourable Pravind Kumar Jugnauth calling on the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati bhavan on May 27, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of the Book 'Colour Atlas of Oral Implantology' at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on May 29, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee receiving the first copy of the Book 'Conservative Dentistry - Basics' at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on May 29, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with recipients of Malti Gyan Peeth Puraskars for the year 2017 at Rashtrapati Bhavan Auditorium on May 29, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with recipients of Hindi Sevi Samman Awards for the year 2015 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 30, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee interacting with the Officer Trainees of the Indian Engineering Service of 2016 Batch from CPWD Training Institute, Ghaziabad at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 31, 2017.

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee with Officer Trainees of the Indian Engineering Service of 2016 Batch from CPWD Training Institute, Ghaziabad at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 31, 2017.