Ever wondered how scenes change when somebody is conferred as the head of the state or the President of the Republic of India? It is the most honorable title in the country. Apart from the title, he is at liberty to have the benefit of the best facilities in the country too.

Let’s peek into the beneficiaries our Presidents have in their tenure

The handsome salary

As the President of the state, one draws an amount of Rs. 1,50,000 per month. And only this, it is proposed to be hiked to Rs. 5,00,000 per month which is currently awaiting the approval of PMO.  Apart from this, he has a maintenance budget of whopping 30 crores to upkeep the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The royal residence    

Indian President lives the largest presidential palaces in the world covering an area of 330-acre. It has a remarkable stable with supreme quality of horses, set of hospitals, a golf course and the ravishing Mughal gardens. He also has two lavish holiday retreats in Hyderabad and Shimla.

Well secured motorcades

President is entitled a dazzling Black Mercedes Benz S600 (W221) Pullman Guard and a commissioned, heavily armoured stretch limousine for his official visits. Apart from the cavalcade of 25 cars, it will also include Pranab Mukherjee’s, black Mercedes-Benz W140.

Servicemen and Security

The Prez gets the best of security service with highest protection class VR6/VR7. His protective armour is safe against all odds like military rifle shots, missile attacks, hand grenades, bombs and other explosives. Apart from this, he is also given a staff of 200 men for the maintenance of his huge palace.

A luxurious life post retirement

If it crossed your mind that, that after 5 years, he will have to leave all this and lead the simple life again, maybe it is not that simple.  The president gets a pension of Rs. 75,000 a month and is given a well-furnished bungalow, which is rent free with two landlines and a mobile phone with unlimited access to internet. Also, he is eligible to travel free by air and train.

After all, the most honorable title deserves most striking facilities in the country, and Ramnath Kovind being the 14th President will enjoy these luxuries for next five years.

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