The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi greetings the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of New Year at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind receiving New Year greetings from people from all walks of life at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind receiving New Year greetings from people from all walks of life at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the students from Dibrugarh and Charaideo District of Assam attending National Integration Tour organized by the HQ 2 Mountain Artillery Brigade at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 2, 2018.

His Majesty King Letsie III, the King of Lesotho along with Her Majesty the Queen Masenate Mohato Seeiso calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 2, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the Participants and Team Members from Jagriti Yatra-2017 at Ceremonial Hall in Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on January 5, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the Vice Chancellors of 17 New Central Universities set up under the Central Universities Act, 2009 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Janauary 6, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting with the Vice Chancellors of 17 New Central Universities set up under the Central Universities Act, 2009 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 6, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visiting the Ram Darshan at Chitrakoot at Satna in Madhya Pradesh on January 8, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind unveiling the statue of Rashtrarishi Nanaji Deshmukh during his visit to the Deendayal Research Institute (DRI) at Arogyadham at Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh on January 8, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visiting and reviewing various projects of Deendayal Research Institute (DRI) at Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh on January 8, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visiting and reviewing various projects of Deendayal Research Institute (DRI) at Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh on January 8, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying floral tributes to Nanaji Deshmukh at Siyaram Kuteer at Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh on January 8, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during the 7th convocation of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University at Chirakoot in Uttar Pradesh on January 8, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during the 7th convocation of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University at Chirakoot in Uttar Pradesh on January 8, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing at the 7th convocation of Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Handicapped University at Chirakoot in Uttar Pradesh on January 8, 2018.

The Leader of Opposition of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 9, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing at the inauguration of the Antar Rashtriya Sahayog Parishad-Bharat (ARSP) Conference in New Delhi on January 10, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with Probationary Officers from different Railways Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 10, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with Probationary Officers from different Railways Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 10, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with Probationary Officers from different Railways Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 10, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind being felicitated at the inauguration of Conference on Dharma Dhamma organised by Nalanda University in collaboration with the Centre for Study of Religion and Society, India Foundation and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India at Rajgir in Bihar on January 11, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing at the inauguration of Conference on Dharma Dhamma organised by Nalanda University in collaboration with the Centre for Study of Religion and Society, India Foundation and the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India at Rajgir in Bihar on January 11, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the winners of the Nationwide Tata Building India School Essay Competition at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 12, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the inauguration of the Economic Democracy Conclave organised by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) at Thane in Maharashtra on January 14, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind being felicitated at the inauguration of the Economic Democracy Conclave organised by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) at Thane in Maharashtra on January 14, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in a group photograph at the inauguration of the Economic Democracy Conclave organised by Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini (RMP) at Thane in Maharashtra on January 14, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the people from Thurutsuswumi Village attending National Integration Tour organised by the 22 Assam Rifles at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 15, 2018.

The Prime Minister of Israel, H.E. Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 15, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during the 45th Institute Annual Convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at AIIMS in New Delhi on January 16, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during the 45th Institute Annual Convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at AIIMS in New Delhi on January 16, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with recipients of Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Fellowships(Akademi Ratna) and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards(Akademi Puraskar)-2016 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 17, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the Facade Lighting of Rashtrapati Bhavan at Forecourt in Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 19, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the Women Achievers selected by the Ministry of Woman and Child Development at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 20, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during the 66th Convocation of Gujarat University at Ahmedabad in Gujarat on January 21, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Gold Medal to a student at the 66th Convocation of Gujarat University at Ahmedabad in Gujarat on January 21, 2018.

The Governor- Designate of Madhya Pradesh, Smt. Anandiben Patel calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Raj bhavan in Gujarat on January 21, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during the 66th Convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Gujarat on January 22, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the degree certificate to a student at the 66th Convocation of Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Gujarat on January 22, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visiting Akshar Deri Shrine at Gondal in Gujarat on January 22, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind releasing the Postage Stamps on Akshar Deri at the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of Akshar Deri at Gondal in Gujarat on January 22, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying floral tributes at the Portrait of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 23, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the National Bravery Award Winning Children's at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 23, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the players of Indian Blind Cricket Team, their Support Staff and Office Bearers of World Blind Cricket at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 24, 2018.

The Prime Minister of Vietnam, H.E. Mr. Nguyen Xuan calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 24, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the First Lady of India with the ASEAN Heads of State and Government with spouses at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during the 8th National Voters' Day Celebration in New Delhi on January 25, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the newly registered young voters at the 8th National Voters' Day Celebration in New Delhi on January 25, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the National Award at the 8th National Voters' Day Celebration in New Delhi on January 25, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the National Award at the 8th National Voters' Day Celebration in New Delhi on January 25, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the National Award at the 8th National Voters' Day Celebration in New Delhi on January 25, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing to the Nation on the Eve of 69th Republic Day in New Delhi on January 25, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute during the departure at Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan for witnessing Republic Day Parade at Rajpath on January 26, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi in procession at Rajpath on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute at the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferring the Ashoka Chakra (the highest peacetime gallantry award) posthumously on Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, Indian Air Force's Garud Commando at the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, 2018. The award is being received by his Wife, Mrs. Sushma Nand and Mother Mrs. Malti Singh.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the 'At Home' function hosted by him at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Celebrations on January 26, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting invitees at 'At Home' function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2018 on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Celebrations.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting invitees at 'At Home' function at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2018 on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day Celebrations.

The State Counsellor of Myanmar, H.E. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with artistes who had participated in the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with artistes who had participated in the 69th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind launching the Pulse Polio Programme by Administering Polio Drops to Children at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind launching the Pulse Polio Programme by Administering Polio Drops to Children at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2018.

The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, H.E. Mr. Hun Sen calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2018.

The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind in procession during the departure from Rashtrapati Bhavan to deliver his Address to the Joint Sitting of Two Houses of Parliament in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind 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 the Joint Sitting of Two Houses of Parliament in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in a Ceremonial Procession towards the Central Hall of Parliament for Address to the Joint Sitting of Two Houses of Parliament in New Delhi January 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind in procession during the departure from Rashtrapati Bhavan for witnessing the 'Beating Retreat' at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind 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, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind taking the salute at the ‘Beating Retreat’ at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind witnessing the ‘Beating Retreat’ at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on January 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind laying wreath at the Samadhi of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on January 30, 2018 on the occasion of his 70th Death Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying homage at the Samadhi of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat in New Delhi on January 30, 2018 on the occasion of his 70th Death Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind attending the Sarva Dharma Prarthana being organised on the occasion of 70th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on January 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the Anti Leprosy Fortnight and Leprosy Seal Campaign at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with Personnel of the Tri Service Band Contingents (participants of the Beating Retreat Ceremony) and Provost Outrides of the Three Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with Personnel of the Tri Service Band Contingents (participants of the Beating Retreat Ceremony) and Provost Outrides of the Three Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with Personnel of the Tri Service Band Contingents (participants of the Beating Retreat Ceremony) and Provost Outrides of the Three Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind receiving Global Appeal-2018 to end Stigma and Discrimination against Persons affected by Leprosy from Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation and Nippon Foundation from Tokyo at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the students and teachers from Serchip attending National Integration Tour organised by the 10 Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQ DG Assam Rifles at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 31, 2018.