Service to humanity and nation has been the tradition of our value system. It has its roots in our tradition where it has been stated that it is difficult to understand and gauge the implications of service motive, President Ram Nath Kovind said in his address...

The day-long virtual Conference on the National Education Policy (NEP) got off today (September 7, 2020) with unanimity expressed by President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank', Governors,...

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of Governors' Conference on National Education Policy.The conference was also graced by the President of India and was attended by Governors & Lt. Governors of various states, UTs &...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, conferred National Awards on 47 teachers from across the country in the first ever award ceremony held virtually today (September 5, 2020) on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. The President in his speech congratulated...

In a first ever virtual presentation of awards, the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, gave away the National Sports and Adventure Awards, 2020 from Rashtrapati Bhavan today (August 29, 2020) and said that the achievements of these award winners were...

Table tennis star Manika Batra and cricketer Deepti Sharma were among those who were presented the National Sports Awards by President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Batra, alongwith Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, flagged off nine trucks of Red Cross relief supplies from Rashtrapati Bhavan today (July 24, 2020) in the presence of Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan. The President of India is the...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the Asadha Poornima celebrations being observed as Dhamma Chakra Day, from Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi today. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi also gave a special address through video on this occasion....

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind said that as the pandemic ravages human lives and economies across the globe, the Buddha’s message serves like a beacon. Lord Buddha advised people to shun greed, hatred, violence, jealousy and many other vices to...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind accepted credentials from Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Senegal, Trinidad & Tobago, Mauritius, Australia, Cote d’Ivoire and Rwanda through video conference today (May...

Affirming that people of the country have set an example by showing exemplary courage, discipline and solidarity in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, President Shri Ram Nath Kovind has expressed concern over two incidents, the gathering of migrant workers...

Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu today briefed the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, about the efforts of the UT Administration to combat COVID-19 pandemic  in J&K during a video conference held by the President, along with Vice President,...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, along with the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, today (March 27, 2020) held a video-conference with all Governors, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of all States and Union Territories to find...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind presented Nari Shakti Puraskarfor the year 2019 at a special ceremony held in RashtrapatiBhavan, New Delhi on the occasion of International Women’s Day today. The awards were conferred on15 eminent women in recognition...

President of India, Ram Nath Kovind today presented “Nari Shakti Puraskar” to Nilza Wangmo an entrepreneur sponsored by Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute(JKEDI) at Rashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of International Women’s Day.Nilza, who...

President of India Ram Nath Kovind gave away 61st Lalit Kala Akademi annual awards to 15 artists today at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. The Union Minister of  Culture Sh. Prahlad Singh Patel, the Akademi Chairman Dr. Uttam Pacharne and the Cultural...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the first convocation of the Central University of Jharkhand today (February 28, 2020) in Ranchi.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that understanding the importance of social service is necessary...

The President,  Ram Nath Kovind, has emphasised on enhancing quality and relevance of our scientific enterprise. He said that our science must work for our people by contributing to their development and well-being. The President announced three key...

President Ram Nath Kovind on Tuesday hosted a banquet in honour of visiting US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet colleagues, and other dignitaries from both sides.Welcoming the US President,...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, delivered the valedictory address at the International Judicial Conference being organised by the Supreme Court of India, in New Delhi today (February 23, 2020).  Speaking on the occasion, the President said...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the fourth edition of ‘The Huddle’ – annual thought conclave of the Hindu in Bengaluru today (February 22, 2020).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that he was happy to attend ‘The Huddle’ organised...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, laid the foundation stone/inaugurated various developmental projects of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu at function organised in Daman today (February 17,2020).Speaking on the occasion, the President...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind received His Excellency Mr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, the President of the Portuguese Republic at Rashtrapati Bhavan today.Welcoming  Portuguese President on his first State Visit to India, the President said that...

The Hon’ble President of India and the Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, Shri Ram Nath Kovind awarded the President’s Colour to INS Shivaji, Lonavala, commanded  by Commodore Ravnish Seth, on 13 Feb 2020. The President’s Colour is the highest...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the National Institute of Bank Management (NIBM) in Pune Maharashtra today (February 12, 2020). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that banks are fulcrum...

Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka called on the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today  (February 8, 2020).Welcoming the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka to India, the President...

The President of India,  Ram Nath Kovind, presented the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy to Dr N.S. Dharmashaktu under the Indian nomination (individual) category and the Leprosy Mission Trust under the institutional category today (February...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, opened the annual “Udyanotsav” of Rashtrapati Bhavan today (February 04, 2020).The Mughal Gardens will remain open for the general public from February 5, 2020 to March 08, 2020 (except on Mondays which are maintenance...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 34th Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Surajkund, Haryana today (February 1, 2020). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that occasions such as Surajkund Mela provides ordinary craftsmen...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said, at the inaugural function of Surajkund International Craft Mela-2020, Himachal was participating as a 'Theme State' in this biggest craft fair of the World which has provided an opportunity to highlight art, cultural and...

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the 14th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards at a ceremony held in New Delhi today (January 20, 2020).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism...

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the tenth foundation day of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and the seventh convocation  ceremony in New Delhi today (January 15, 2020).Speaking on the occasion, the...

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind arrived in Lakshadweep this morning for his first ever State Visit to the Union Territory.President was received at Kavaratti by Administrator of Lakshadweep Shri Dineshwar Sharma along with others. He was accorded...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented Dada Saheb Phalke Award to Amitabh Bachchan at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (December  29, 2019).

23-Dec-2019 Pondicherry

President of India Addresses 27th Convocation of Pondicherry University

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the 27th Convocation of Pondicherry University today (December 23, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that whether it is a university or any other entity, finally we all are part...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind chaired the second meeting of the National Committee for Commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. Participants of the meeting included members of the National Committee...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind said that the effective strengthening of the human rights at the ground level is a collective task of the whole society. In this regard, the National Human Rights Commission has done well in spreading awareness and...

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the Lakshmipat Singhania – IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards 2018 in New Delhi today (December 9, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that since independence, India has made tremendous...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind said that universities are great hubs of ideas, but they are not ivory towers. They are part of society and thus remain engaged with social change. The academic community should be engaged in research in areas that...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind graced and addressed the 2nd convocation of AIIMS, Jodhpur today (December 7, 2019). He also inaugurated the new building of Rajasthan High Court in Jodhpur. In his convocation address, the President said that there...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind graced and addressed a National Convention on ‘Empowerment of Women for Social Transformation’ at the headquarters of Brahma  Kumaris in Mount Abu, Rajasthan today (December 6, 2019). Speaking on the occasion,...

On the 64th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Bharat Ratna Baba Saheb Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind led the nation in paying homage to him at the  statue of Baba Saheb at Sansad Bhavan Lawns in the Parliament House complex this...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards to 36 awardees at a ceremony in Vigyan Bhawan, here today, in the presence of Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Shri Ashwini Kumar...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the conference on recent advancements in computer, communication and information technology at PSIT College of Higher Education, Kanpur today (November 30, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the new hospital block of Ramakrishna Mission Sevashrama Charitable Hospital in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh today (November 28, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President noted that during the past one...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the 15th FICCI Higher Education Summit in New Delhi today (November 27, 2019). This Summit is being organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with the Ministry...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the Constitution Day celebrations, organised by the Supreme Court, to mark the 70th anniversary of the adoption of our Constitution, today (November 26, 2019) in New Delhi.Speaking on the occasion, the...

A special function on the occasion to commemorate 70th Anniversary of adoption of the Constitution of India, - “SamvidhanDiwas” was organized in the Central Hall of Parliament today.The President of India, Vice President, Prime Minister, Speaker and Minister...

The 50th Conference of Governors concluded at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (November 24, 2019) while laying emphasis on tribal welfare and issues related to water, agriculture, higher education and ease of living. Five Groups of Governors submitted their reports...

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, presented the President’s Colour to the Indian Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kerala today (November 20, 2019). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India is a maritime nation, with a long coastline....

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, witnessed an exhibition of paintings set up by the Artists-in-Residence at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (November 17, 2019). The President also felicitated the artists after witnessing the exhibition.The paintings, at...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, attended the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji today (November 12, 2019) at Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala, Punjab.Speaking on the occasion, the President greeted all fellow citizens in India...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, attended Gurbani Gayan, organised by Bhai Vir Singh Sahitya Sadan to mark the concluding event of year-long celebrations of 550th  birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (November...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the 5th convocation of Sikkim University in Gangtok, Sikkim today (November 3, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President was happy to note that in a short span of about 12 years, Sikkim University...

Dr Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany called on the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (November 1, 2019).Welcoming German Chancellor to India, the President said that given India’s strong commercial...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, launched Endowment Fund of Indian Institute Technology Delhi at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 31, 2019).Speaking on the  occasion, the President said that endowments globally have become integral to the financial...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the annual convocation of Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi today (October 30, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that government has been making changes in education eco-system...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented first National Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards to selected companies here today. The President conferred national awards to winning companies in two categories namely, “Corporate Award for Excellence...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone for Sri Sathya Sai Sanathana Samskruti Project at Sai no Sato, Kakegawa, Japan today (October 23, 2019). Sai  no Sato will be developed as a temple on the lines of Akshardham and Swaminarayan...

The President of India,  Ram Nath Kovind, attended the Indian Community Reception hosted by Shri Jaideep Mazumdar, Ambassador of India to the Philippines in Manila today (October 20, 2019). Addressing the gathering, the President said that Indian community...