Here are the role and powers of the Indian President as the head of state:

• The President of India is the constitutional head of the Indian State.
• He/she is the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces.
• The President represents India in international relations and acts as the head of state during the visits of foreign dignitaries.
• The President appoints the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India, and other important officials.
• The President can issue executive orders, called ordinances, when the Parliament is not in session. These ordinances have the same force as the laws passed by the Parliament.
• The President has limited legislative powers to promulgate ordinances when a situation arises that requires immediate action but parliamentary approval cannot be obtained at that time.
• The President can seek information, opinions, or advice from ministers concerning matters of public importance.
• The President has the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment for offenses against any law that is under the Central Government's jurisdiction.
• The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister and can declare national emergency on the recommendation of the Cabinet.

These various powers and roles of the Indian President are designed to ensure the country operates effectively and efficiently.