The roles of the President, Vice President, and Prime Minister of India come with significant responsibilities, and with these responsibilities come salaries and a range of perks. Here’s a detailed look at what each of these high-ranking officials is entitled to.
President of India
Salary:
In 2018, the salary of the President of India was significantly revised. The former Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley, announced the hike in his budget speech, raising the President’s salary from ₹1.50 lakh per month to ₹5 lakh per month. The last revision before this had been effective from January 2006.
Perks:
- Travel: The President can travel anywhere in the country free of cost via air, rail, or steamer, and is allowed to bring one person along at no additional expense.
- Medical Services: The President receives medical services and attendance free of charge.
- Residence: A furnished, rent-free home is provided, along with two free landlines (one for internet connectivity), a mobile phone, and five personal staff members. The maintenance of the home is also covered.
- Spouse Benefits: In case the President dies while in office, the spouse is entitled to a family pension at 50% of the pension admissible to the retiring President for the rest of their life. The spouse will also receive free medical services for life.
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Vice President of India
Salary:
Alongside the President’s salary hike, the Vice President’s salary was also increased in the same budget speech by Mr. Jaitley, from ₹1.25 lakh to ₹4 lakh per month.
Perks:
- Accommodation and Security: The Vice President receives free accommodation and personal security.
- Medical Care: Medical services are provided free of charge.
- Travel: Free travel via train and air is provided.
- Communication Services: A landline connection and mobile phone service are included.
- Staff: Upon retirement, the Vice President is entitled to secretarial staff, including a Private Secretary, an Additional Private Secretary, a Personal Assistant, and two Peons, with the actual charges for maintaining such staff covered.
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Prime Minister of India
Salary:
The Prime Minister of India receives a reported salary of ₹1.66 lakh per month.
Perks:
- Security: The Prime Minister is provided with a Personal staff Special Protection Group (SPG) responsible for their security.
- Travel: An exclusive aircraft, Air India One, is available for the Prime Minister’s official visits.
- Residence: The Prime Minister resides at the official residence located at 7, Race Course Road.
These salaries and perks are designed to ensure that the top leaders of the country can perform their duties effectively and without personal financial concerns. The comprehensive benefits reflect the high level of responsibility and service expected from these positions.
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