Here is the list of Presidents of India since the position was established in 1950. The President serves as the constitutional head of the country:
Presidents of India (1950–Present)
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1950–1962)
- The first President of India.
- Served two terms.
- Known for his role in the independence movement and as the President of the Constituent Assembly.
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1962–1967)
- A philosopher and scholar.
- His birthday, September 5, is celebrated as Teachers’ Day.
- Dr. Zakir Husain (1967–1969)
- The first Muslim President of India.
- Passed away during his term.
- V. V. Giri (1969–1974)
- Elected as an independent candidate.
- Focused on labor and workers’ rights.
- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed (1974–1977)
- Second President to die in office.
- Neelam Sanjiva Reddy (1977–1982)
- The only President elected unopposed.
- Giani Zail Singh (1982–1987)
- The first Sikh President of India.
- R. Venkataraman (1987–1992)
- Played a significant role in India’s industrial and financial sectors.
- Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma (1992–1997)
- Known for his legal expertise and political experience.
- K. R. Narayanan (1997–2002)
- The first Dalit President of India.
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (2002–2007)
- Known as the “Missile Man of India.”
- A popular figure and scientist.
- Pratibha Patil (2007–2012)
- The first woman President of India.
- Pranab Mukherjee (2012–2017)
- A seasoned politician with decades of experience in governance.
- Ram Nath Kovind (2017–2022)
- The second Dalit President.
- Known for his simplicity and accessibility.
- Droupadi Murmu (2022–Present)
- The first tribal woman to become President of India.