Inside the earnings of elected MPs: Salaries, perks, and allowances explained
Salary of MPs in India:?Members of Parliament (MPs) in India are elected by the public to represent their constituencies in the Lok Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament. The Lok Sabha is one of the two houses in the Indian Parliament, the other being the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House. The Lok Sabha consists of representatives directly elected by the people through general elections held every five years, unless dissolved earlier. Many people are curious about the salaries, perks, and allowances that MPs receive. Let's take a look at the benefits that elected MPs enjoy.
What is the salary of MPs in India?
As Lok Sabha Election 2024 result is declared, there is growing curiosity among the public about the salaries of their President, Prime Minister, MP, and Vice President. Apart from salary, they also get many types of allowances. Let's explore the salary of MPs in India.
- MPs receive a monthly salary of Rs 1 lakh. Additionally, their salary increases every five years with daily allowances.
- The salary includes a basic pay of Rs 50,000 per month, as per the Salary, Allowances and Pension of Members of Parliament (Amendment) Act, 2010.
- MPs receive a daily allowance of Rs 2,000 for attending Parliament sessions.
- They are also entitled to a travelling allowance of Rs 16 per km when travelling by road.
- MPs receive a constituency allowance of Rs 45,000 per month.
- They also get Rs 45,000 per month for office expenses, including Rs 15,000 for stationery and postage.
- This allowance can be used to pay the wages of secretarial assistants.
- MPs pay Rs 500 each month to receive free medical care for themselves and their families.
- They are reimbursed for travel expenses incurred while performing their duties, including attending meetings.
- MPs are entitled to rent-free housing for the duration of their term.
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Members of Parliament (MPs) in India are elected by the public to represent their constituencies in the Lok Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament. The Lok Sabha is one of the two houses in the Indian Parliament, the other being the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House.
The Lok Sabha is made up of representatives directly elected by the people through general elections held every five years, unless dissolved earlier. The number of seats in the Lok Sabha is based on the population of each state and union territory, with each constituency electing one MP.
How much did India spend on Rajya Sabha MPs?
As per Firstpost, India bestows significant privileges upon its parliamentarians, enhancing the allure of being a Rajya Sabha member. These privileges range from domestic and international travel expenses to technological assistance. According to an RTI reply, India spent around Rs 200 crore on salaries, allowances and facilities for Rajya Sabha MPs over the last two years with around Rs 63 crore spent on their travel alone.
Their salaries amount to a total of Rs 57.6 crore. Each month, a Rajya Sabha member receives Rs 2.10 lakh, which includes Rs 20,000 for office expenses and Rs 1.90 lakh in salary and allowances, as per the Salary and Allowances of Members of Parliament Act, 1954.
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