President Pranab Mukherjee opened the annual ‘Udyanotsav’ of Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 4. Mughal Gardens will remain open for general public till March 12 except on Mondays which are maintenance days, between 0930 hrs to 1600 hrs. Members of the public will also be able to visit the Spiritual Garden, Herbal Garden, Bonsai Garden and Musical Garden. During this period, there will be no online booking for visiting the Gardens. Mughal Gardens will be open exclusively on March 10 to special category of visitors viz farmers, differently abled persons, defence / para-military forces and Delhi Police personnel.

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley, the Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, the Minister of State for Finance Santosh Kumar Gangwar along with the senior officials presented the General Budget to the President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.   

A view of the illuminated Rashtrapati Bhavan, South and North Block, during the 'Beating Retreat' ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi.  

      Year 2016 National Bravery Awards winning children called on the President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 21. National Awards for Bravery were started by Indian Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) to give due recognition to the children who distinguish themselves by performing outstanding deeds of bravery and meritorious service and to inspire other children to emulate their example.      

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley at the Halwa ceremony to mark the commencement of Budget printing process for Union Budget 2017-18, in New Delhi on January 19.

President Pranab Mukherjee and the Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the President of Israel Reuven Rivlin at the ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 15.