The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 2, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the recipients of Visitor's Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 2, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Visitor’s Award for Research in the field of Humanities, Arts and Social Science to Prof. Pramod K Nayar, Department of English, School of Humanities, University of Hyderabad, Telangana during the meeting of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 2, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Visitor’s Award for Research in the field of Basic and Applied Science to Prof. Sanjay K. Jain, Department of Pharmaceutical Science, Dr Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh during the meeting of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 2, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Visitor’s Award for Research in the field of Basic and Applied Science to Prof. Ashis Kumar Mukherjee, Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Tezpur University, Assam during the meeting of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 2, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Visitor’s Award for Technology Development to Prof. Ashwani Pareek, School of Life Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi during the meeting of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 2, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing at the meeting of Vice Chancellors of Central Universities at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 2, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind chairing the first meeting of the National Committee for Commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 2, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the recipients of National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhavan on May 3, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the recipients of National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhavan on May 3, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the recipients of National Film Awards at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 3, 2018.

The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri. Banwarilal Purohit releasing the book 'Healing for the Nations' and presenting first copy to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the inauguration of Centenary Celebrations of Christian Medical College (CMC) at Vellore in Tamil Nadu on May 4, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the Kidney Transplant Unit and Cardiac Unit of the Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre, Thirumalaikodi at Vellore in Tamil Nadu on May 4, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visiting the Kidney Transplant Unit and Cardiac Unit of the Sri Narayani Hospital and Research Centre, Thirumalaikodi at Vellore in Tamil Nadu on May 4, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visiting the Sri Lakshmi Narayani Golden Temple at Vellore in Tamil Nadu on May 4, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying floral tributes at the Portrait of Former President of India, Shri Giani Zail Singh on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Raj Bhavan in Chennai on May 5, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind gracing the Post-Centenary Diamond Jubilee (160th) Convocation of University of Madras at Chennai in Tamil Nadu on May 5, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Degree Certificate to a student at the Post-Centenary Diamond Jubilee (160th) Convocation of University of Madras at Chennai in Tamil Nadu on May 5, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Gold Medal to a student at the Post-Centenary Diamond Jubilee (160th) Convocation of University of Madras at Chennai in Tamil Nadu on May 5, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the Guru Amar Das Block and Shaheed Baba Deep Singh Auditorium of Guru Nanak College at Velachery,Chennai in Tamil Nadu on May 5, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind gracing the 42nd Convocation of Guru Nanak College at Velachery, Chennai in Tamil Nadu on May 5, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Gold Medal to a student at the 42nd Convocation of Guru Nanak College at Velachery, Chennai in Tamil Nadu on May 5, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Gold Medal to a student at the 42nd Convocation of Guru Nanak College at Velachery, Chennai in Tamil Nadu on May 5, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind interacting with Officer Trainees of Class-I Accounts & Finance Service (ICAS, IDAS & IP&TAFS) attending 25th Professional Training Course at National Institute of Finance Management (NIFM) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 9, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing the soldiers at Siachen Base Camp on May 10, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind laying wreath at the Siachen War Memorial during his visit to Siachen Base Camp on May 10, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing the National Technology Day Celebration at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 11, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the students and volunteers of Umeed Vocational Training Centre and officials of Air Force Wives Welfare Association (AFWWA) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 11, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing the International Nurses Day Celebration organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on May 12, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying floral tributes at the portrait of Former President of India, Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 13, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inspecting the Guard of Honour on his ceremonial arrival at Jaipur in Rajasthan on May 13, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind gracing a civic reception hosted for him by the state government at Jaipur in Rajasthan on May 13, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing at the civic reception hosted for him by the state government at Jaipur in Rajasthan on May 13, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady of India visiting the Holy Shrine of Hazarat Khawja Moinuddin Hasan Chishty at Ajmer in Rajasthan on May 14, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during his visit to Pushkar Lake and Jagatpita Brahma Mandir at Ajmer in Rajasthan on May 14, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the 4th Global Exhibition on Services-2018 at Mumbai in Maharashtra on May 15, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind launching a portal on 12 Champion Sectors in Services at Mumbai in Maharashtra on May 15, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visiting the exhibition on Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) technologies at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Trombay, Mumbai on May 15, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visiting the exhibition on Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) technologies at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Trombay, Mumbai on May 15, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the DAE facilities at Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) in Trombay, Mumbai on May 15, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the National Geoscience Awards at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 16, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the National Geoscience Awards at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 16, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the recipients of National Geoscience Awards at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on May 16, 2018.

A Delegation comprising Finance Ministers of Delhi, Kerala, West Bengal, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 17, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying floral tributes at the portrait of Former President of India, Shri Neelam Sanjiva Reddy on the occasion of his Birth Anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 19, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind gracing the 7th Convocation of Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) at Mohali in Punjab on May 20, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Gold Medal to a student at the 7th Convocation of Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) at Mohali in Punjab on May 20, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Degree Certificate to a student at the 7th Convocation of Indian Institute of Science Education & Research (IISER) at Mohali in Punjab on May 20, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inspecting the Guard of Honour on his arrival at Kalyani Helipad, Mashobra in Himachal Pradesh on May 20, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Gold Medal to a student at the 9th Convocation of Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Solan in Himachal Pradesh on May 21, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Degree Certificate to a student at the 9th Convocation of Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Solan in Himachal Pradesh on May 21, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing the 9th convocation of the Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry at Solan in Himachal Pradesh on May 21, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing at the civic reception hosted for him by the state government of Himachal Pradesh in Shimla on May 22, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind along with his family at a restaurant at The Ridge in Shimla on May 22, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind along with his grandchildren at a book shop at the Mall Road in Shimla on May 22, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind walking down the iconic Mall Road and meeting with the local residents and tourists in Shimla on May 22, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind hosting 'At Home' Reception at the Retreat, Mashobra in Himachal Pradesh on May 23, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting invitees at the 'At Home' Reception hosted by him at the Retreat, Mashobra in Himachal Pradesh on May 23, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting invitees at the 'At Home' Reception hosted by him at the Retreat, Mashobra in Himachal Pradesh on May 23, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind visiting the Shimla Water Catchment and Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh on May 24, 2018.

The Governor of Gujarat, Shri O. P. Kohli releasing the Donate Life Book and presenting the first copy to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the felicitation function of Cadaver Organ Donor Family Members at Surat in Gujarat on May 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Gold Medal to a student at the 49th Annual Convocation of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University(VNSGU) at Surat in Gujarat on May 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing at the 49th Annual Convocation of Veer Narmad South Gujarat University(VNSGU) at Surat in Gujarat on May 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Santokbaa Humanitarian Award to the Nobel Laureate, Shri Kailash Satyarthi at Surat in Gujarat on May 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Santokbaa Humanitarian Award to the Former Chairman of ISRO, Dr. Kiran Kumar at Surat in Gujarat on May 29, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind reviewing the passing out parade of the 134th course of the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, Pune in Maharashtra on May 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind reviewing the passing out parade of the 134th course of the National Defence Academy at Khadakwasla, Pune in Maharashtra on May 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind paying homage at Hut of Remembrance (HOR) at NDA Khadakwasla, Pune in Maharashtra on May 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind unveiling the statue of Matoshree Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar at the Matoshree Ramabai Bhimrao Ambedkar Garden in Pune, Maharashtra on May 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the Sadhu Vaswani International School at Pune in Maharashtra on May 30, 2018.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing at the inauguration of the Sadhu Vaswani International School at Pune in Maharashtra on May 30, 2018.

The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mr. Ashraf Farhad Shikhaliyev presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 31, 2018.

The High Commissioner-designate of the Kingdom of Lesotho, H.E. Mr. Bothata Tsikoane presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 31, 2018.

The High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mr. Agis Loizou presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 31, 2018.

The High Commissioner-designate of Independent State of Samoa, H.E. Ms. Faalavaau Perina Jaqueline Sila-Tualaulelei presenting her credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 31, 2018.

The High Commissioner-designate of Jamaica, H.E. Mr. Aubyn Hill presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 31, 2018.