Did You Know About The Perks Enjoyed By The President Of India?

The president is the head of the Indian state and the head of all armed forces in the country. The president is the first citizen of the country and they act as the symbol of the integrity and solidarity of the nation.

The 14th President of India, Ram Nath Kovind's tenure came to end on July 24. Meanwhile, the voting for the next 15th President of India was conducted on July 18, with a turnout of almost 99 percent. According to the official schedule, the results of the presidential elections 2022 will be out by this week, on July 21.

Presidential Election 2022: Perks of the President of India

The fate of Draupadi Murmu and Yashwant Sinha remains in the fray as the counting of votes to elect the next president of India is just a few hours away.

If Draupadi Murmu wins this election, she would become the first woman from the tribal community to occupy the top constitutional post. The post of the president comes with a lot of perks and privileges. Let’s take a look at the Indian president’s salary and other perks that they enjoy during their tenure.

1. Home of Indian President

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Rashtrapati Bhavan, one of the largest presidential palaces in the world is home to the president of India. Rashtrapati Bhavan was the creation of architects of exceptional imagination and masterfulness, Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker.

The president would be living in a sprawling 330-acre construction with a built-up area of 200,000 sq ft divided into 340 rooms in a single-story building, with an enormous library and an attached spacious reading space.

2. Living in style

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The Indian president has the presidential palace with massive stables and a remarkable collection of horses, a set of hospitals, a giant golf course and the famous Mughal gardens along with four other variations of stunningly decorated gardens.

The iconic Mughal gardens spread over a vast expanse of 15 acres, has often been portrayed, and deservedly so, as the soul of the Presidential Palace. The Mughal gardens draws its inspiration from the Mughal gardens of Jammu and Kashmir, the gardens around the Taj Mahal and even miniature paintings of India and Persia.

3. Indian President’s Salary

According to reports, the President of India draws a salary of approximately Rs 5 lakh per month. After the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, the salary of the president increased by more than 200 per cent. Till 2017, the President used to get Rs 1.50 lakh per month. However, in 2017, it was increased to Rs 5 lakh per month.

4. Staff for service

Presidential Election 2022: Perks of the President of India

To take care of the Indian president and the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the president is provided a?staff of hundreds.

5.? Lavish holiday retreats

The president is also entitled to two equally lavish holiday retreats. One is the Rashtrapati Nilayam in Hyderabad and the other is the Retreat Building in Shimla.

The location of Presidential Retreats is in north and south, as a symbol of unity of our country and unity of our diverse cultures and people.

6. President's cars

President will be entitled to a stunning Black Mercedes Benz S600 (W221) Pullman Guard and a custom-built, heavily armoured stretch limousine for his official visits.

7. Other allowances

Presidential Election 2022: Perks of the President of India

The President also receives other allowances which include free medical, housing and treatment facilities for life.

8. Security

The President’s Bodyguard (PBG) provides security for India’s President. PBG is not only the most senior but also the oldest unit in the Indian Army. PBG serves as a ceremonial unit during peacetime but can also be deployed during wartime because they are trained paratroopers.

9. After Retirement

Presidential Election 2022: Perks of the President of India

After retirement, the President of India is entitled to numerous benefits. Some of them are pension of Rs. 1.5 lakh per month. One fully furnished and rent-free bungalow and free train or air travel with a companion.

10. Family pension

A family pension equal to half of the pension paid to a retiring president is due to the surviving spouse in the case of the death of a president or a former president. The spouse is also entitled to free medical attention and treatment, free rent for a furnished home that includes upkeep, a phone, and a government vehicle.