Ram Nath Kovind completed three years as President on Saturday. He took over as President on 25 July 2017. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu wished Kovind that he was a symbol of humility and nobility.


Rashtrapati Bhavan said in a statement that Ramnath Kovind completed three years in his office today. The President, the First Lady and her family expressed gratitude to all citizens as well as those who are engaged in safeguarding the health of the people of the country without worrying about grave danger to themselves and family.

The statement said that he donated one month's salary to the PM Cares Fund and announced not to take his 30 per cent salary for a year. Rashtrapati Bhavan also referred to various works and initiatives taken during the third year of Kovind's presidency.

According to the statement, the President made the expenditure practical so that resources could be optimally utilized. He discussed the video conference twice with the Vice President and the Governors and Lt. Governors of all states and union territories to give impetus to the efforts being made at the Central and State levels to manage and stop Kovid-19.

6991 people met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and during their visit to various states. On an average, 20 people met the President every day, ranging from soldiers to scientists and farmers to firefighters.
Approval given to 48 Bills of the Center
According to the statement, the President gave his assent to 48 Bills of the Central Government and 22 Bills of the State Government, issued 13 ordinances and appointed 11 Governors, Chief Justice of India, Chief Information Officer and Central Vigilance Commissioner. It states that the President visited 19 states and four union territories in the third year of his term.

Kovind increased the dignity of the presidency: Naidu
Naidu tweeted that President Ramnath Kovind symbolizes the qualities of nobility and humility. He has increased the dignity of the country's presidency. The warmth and kindness of the President touches the hearts of all. It has been a great experience working with him for the last three years for the development of the country.