The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind administering the oath of office to Shri Sudhir Bhargava as Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission at a Swearing-in-Ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 1, 2019.

The Prime Minister of Norway, H.E. Ms. Erna Solberg calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 8, 2019.

The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Mali, H.E. Mr. Sekou Kasse presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 10, 2019.

The Ambassador-designate of Israel, H.E. Dr. Ron Malka presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 10, 2019.

The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Belarus, H.E. Mr. Andrei Rzheussky presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 10, 2019.

The Ambassador-designate of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, H.E. Mr. Bounneme Chouanghom presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 10, 2019.

The Ambassador-designate of the Republic of Niger, H.E. Mr. Leko Ado presenting his credential to the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 10, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferring the Honorary Rank of General of the Indian Army on Sukirtimaya Rashtradeep General Purna Chandra Thapa, Chief of the Army Staff, Nepalese Army at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 12, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the students and teachers from Singngat (Manipur) and Aizawl (Mizoram) attending National Integration Tour organised by Assam Rifles at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 14, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with the students and teachers from Singngat (Manipur) and Aizawl (Mizoram) attending National Integration Tour organised by Assam Rifles at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 14, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind attending Reception on the occasion of Army Day at Army House in New Delhi on January 15, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during his visit to the Sangam Nose at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on January 17, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the inauguration of the Gandhian Resurgence Summit organised by the Parmarth Niketan, Harijan Sevak Sangh and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance at Parmarth Niketan Camp, Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on January 17, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with artists after witnessing the Special Screening of the Hindi Feature Film 'Manikarnika' at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre on January 18, 2019.

The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, H.E. Mr. Andrej Babis calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 19, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2019 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 22, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar-2019 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 22, 2019.

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, 2019.

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Trade Facilitation Centre, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on January 23, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind gracing the closing session of the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention at Trade Facilitation Centre, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on January 23, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards at the closing session of the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention at Trade Facilitation Centre, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on January 23, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards at the closing session of the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention at Trade Facilitation Centre, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on January 23, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind receiving the President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa during his Ceremonial Reception at Forecourt in Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during the 9th National Voters' Day Celebration at Zorawar Auditorium, Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on January 25, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind during the 9th National Voters' Day Celebration at Zorawar Auditorium, Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi on January 25, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressing to the Nation on the Eve of 70th Republic Day in New Delhi on January 25, 2019.

The President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 25, 2019.

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, 2019.

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 70th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi on January 26, 2019.The President of the Republic of South Africa, H.E. Mr. Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa is also seen.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind witnessing the 70th Republic Day Parade at Rajpath in New Delhi on January 26, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at the 'At Home' reception hosted by him at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day Celebrations on January 26, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting invitees at 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2019 on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day Celebrations.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind meeting invitees at 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, 2019 on the occasion of the 70th Republic Day Celebrations.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with artistes who had participated in the 70th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with artistes who had participated in the 70th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with artistes who had participated in the 70th Republic Day Parade at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 27, 2019.

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, 2019.

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, 2019.

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, 2019 on the occasion of his 71st 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, 2019 on the occasion of his 71st Death Anniversary.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind inaugurating the Anti Leprosy Fortnight and Leprosy Seal Campaign at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with Personnel of the Tri Service Band Contingents (participants of the Republic Day Parade & Beating Retreat Ceremony) and Provost Outrides of the Three Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with Personnel of the Tri Service Band Contingents (participants of the Republic Day Parade & Beating Retreat Ceremony) and Provost Outrides of the Three Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2019.

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind with Personnel of the Tri Service Band Contingents (participants of the Republic Day Parade & Beating Retreat Ceremony) and Provost Outrides of the Three Services at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 30, 2019.

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 31, 2019.

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 31, 2019.

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 31, 2019.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Algeria, H.E. Mr. Abdelkader Messahel calling on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 31, 2019.