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\nNew Delhi, Oct 9 : Following a review of current protocol practice, The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has formally approved the following changes for implementation with immediate effect:
\nUse of the words \u2018His Excellency\u2019 will be discontinued while organizing functions within the country and during interaction between Indian dignitaries and the President. In Hindi, Rashtriya Mahodei should be used in place of Mahamahim during such occasions.
\nThe word \u201cHon\u2019ble\u201d will be used before the title of \u2018President\u2019 or \u2018Governor\u2019. The traditional Indian greeting of \u201cShri\u201d or \u201cSmt.\u201d should precede the name.
\n\u201cExcellency\u201d will be used only for interaction of leaders with foreign dignitaries and foreign dignitaries with our leaders as is customary international practice.
\nIt has also been decided that the word Rashtrapatiji will replace Mahamahim in official notings in the President\u2019s Secretariat.
\nAs per past practice, above decisions have been conveyed to the Ministry of Home Affairs for further action.
\nTaking into account inconvenience caused to public during his movement within the city and in order to reduce the burden on police and other agencies, The President has instructed that, to the best extent possible, all functions be organized within Rashtrapati Bhavan premises itself.<\/p>\n\n