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...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the India-Philippines Business Conclave and the 4th ASEAN-India Business Summit  in Manila, Philippines today (October 19, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the potential for the...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, received His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Kingdom of Netherlands at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (October 14, 2019). He also hosted a banquet in their honour.Welcoming them to India,...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, laid the foundation stone for the campus of JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research at Varuna Village, Mysuru today (October 11, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President was happy to note that Global Campus...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented Colour to the Army Aviation Corps in Nashik today (October 10, 2019). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the Army Aviation Corps has earned 273 honours and awards for conspicuous gallantry...

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The President of India Ram Nath Kovind presented the “Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019” to the eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of the elderly persons to mark ‘International Day of older Persons’ at a function...

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday invited President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the 550th Prakash Purb celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev ji, including the historic opening of the Kartarpur Corridor.In separate...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the India Today Safaigiri Summit and presented the most effective Swachchta Ambassador award to  Shri Sachin Tendulkar in New Delhi today (October 2,2019) on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the 33rd convocation of Ranchi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand today (September 30, 2019). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Jharkhand is home to 40 per cent of the country’s mineral...

The Hon’ble President of India Ram Nath Kovind awarded the President’s Colours to the Corps of Army Air Defence at Gopalpur Military Station on 28 Sep 19 on completion of 25 yrs as an independent arm. The President’s Colours were received by Army AD Centre...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated a seminar on ‘Spirituality for Human and Social Development’ today (September 26, 2019) in New Delhi. This seminar is being organised by the Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti to mark the 150th birth anniversary of...

The President of India,  Ram Nath Kovind, presented awards for outstanding contributions in science and technology at a function held at VigyanBhawan in New Delhi today on the occasion of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Foundation...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, unveiled the first Indigenous High Temperature Fuel Cell System developed by Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in partnership with Indian industries under India’s flagship program named “New Millennium...

Union Minister for Jal Shakti  Gajendra Singh Sekhawat said that India is eager to share the best practices and also to learn from experiences of others on all important  issues relating to water, as such discussions help in fine tuning policies...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 6th India Water Week-2019, today (September 24, 2019) at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The theme of the  India Water Week-2019 is ‘Water Cooperation – Coping with 21st Century Challenges’ and it is...

A group of 169 IAS officers of the 2017 batch, currently attached to  different Ministries and Departments of the Government of India as Assistant Secretaries, called on the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, today (September 23, 2019) at Rashtrapati...

On the concluding day (September 17, 2019) of his visit to Slovenia, the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, attended the Indian community and Friends of India reception in Ljubljana, hosted by Shri Param Jit Mann, Ambassador of India to Slovenia.Addressing...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Villeneuve, Switzerland today (September 14, 2019) in the presence of Mayor and President of Canton Vaud and other dignitaries.Speaking on the occasion, the President said that...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, along with Mr Ueli Maurer, the President of the Swiss Confederation, addressed the Federal Council of Switzerland in Berne today (September 13, 2019). The Federal Council is the highest executive authority in Switzerland....

The President of India,Ram Nath Kovind, addressed the India-Iceland Business Forum in Reykjavik, Iceland today (September 11, 2019).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that India’s growth and commitment to sustainability and Iceland’s business strengths...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind landed in Reykjavik, Iceland, yesterday (September 9, 2019) in the first leg of his visit to – Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia. This is the first visit of an Indian President to Iceland since the visit of Dr Kalam...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the National Youth Summit in New Delhi today (September 7, 2019), organised by the Youth Awakening Mission, a  youth wing of Paavan Chintan Dhara Charitable Trust, Ghaziabad.Speaking on the occasion,...

At the Swachh Mahotsav event in New Delhi today, The President Ramnath Kovind today complimented the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) for inspiring historic behavior  change in the country and putting forth a model for the world to replicate. He also gave...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind presented the National Award to 46 Teacherson the occasion of Teachers’ Day, in New Delhi today. The Union Minister for  Human Resource Development, Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, and the Minister of State for...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the first World Youth Conference on Kindness in New Delhi today (August 23, 2019).Addressing the gathering, the President said that Mahatma Gandhi was not just a great leader and visionary, he was one...

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said education can play an important role in overcoming prejudices and that it needs to go beyond mere literacy.“We need to evaluate and evolve the premise, goals and structure of our education system. Education needs to go...

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today, on the anniversary of Quit India Movement, presented the book “Mahatma Gandhi: Chitramaya Jeevan Gatha” to the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind in Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The book narrates the pictorial story...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, attended the Indian community reception, hosted by Shri Sailas Thangal, Ambassador of India to Ivory Coast today (August 3, 2019) in Conakry, Guinea. Addressing the gathering, the President said that given the complementary...

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind landed in Conakry, Guinea, yesterday evening (August 1, 2019) in the final leg of his visit to – Benin, The Gambia and Guinea. He  became the first Head of State/Head of Government from India to visit Guinea....

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, landed in Gambia, yesterday (July 30, 2019). This is the first-ever visit of the Head of State/Head of Government from India to The Gambia.  On arrival at the Banjul Airport, the President was received by the...

The President of India Ram Nath Kovind visited Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya National Institute for Persons with Physical Disabilities (PDDUNIPPD), Delhi today and interacted with the Divyang children who participated in the cultural programme “Divya Kala...