Prime Minister of India Salary 2024 – Perks, Roles and Responsibilities, Eligibility, and Benefits | Complete Analysis

Today in this article we’ll discuss the Salary of the Prime Minister of India. You’ll be shocked to know that the in Hand salary of the PM is low when compared to many bureaucrats. However the additional perks and allowance PM gets makes up for it. Every five years the people of India vote to form a Central government in India. Out of those who own , they nominate someone to become Prime Minister, who then is appointed by the president of India and is given the responsibility to run this country. Let’s see how much salary and allowance the Prime Minister of India gets.

 

Prime Minister of India Salary in 2024

The Prime Minister is the main executive and the head of  the government in Indian democracy. Being in such a big position he or she doesn’t receive salary or paychecks like other people. Rather, the Prime Minister is entitled to a set amount to carry out his living expenses. These set amounts are called allowances. If we add up all these allowances and basic pay the total comes at 1.6 lakh per month. So the salary of the Prime Minister contains ₹50,000 per month as basic pay. Along with it they get additional ₹6,000 per month for office and household expenses. For being a member of parliament PM also gets ₹3,000 as daily allowance and if they are working outside their home , PM is entitled to ₹3,000 as daily allowance , which becomes ₹90,000 per month as PM mostly work away from his official home. However , it’s not the salary that constitutes the highest part of the package of a PM. It’s the additional perks and benefits he or she receives for being the head of the Government of India. Let’s have a look at all the additional benefits they get apart from salary.

 

 

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Prime Minister Salary of India: Additional Benefits and Perks

The Prime Minister of India enjoys numerous other benefits apart from the monthly allowances. It is difficult to calculate the actual amount of these additional benefits and perks that they enjoy..

Free Accommodation

The Indian Prime Minister is provided with luxury rent free official residence for himself and his family. The official residence of the PM is located at 7 Race Course Road in New Delhi also known as 7 RCR.  The house has all the amenities including a PM office. Moreover you’ll find the enormous money is also spent on the security detail of the house. The PM doesn’t have to pay a single rupee for this house.

Security Detail

Because of their prominent role, the Prime Minister must be protected at all times, which calls for strict security protocols. The Prime Minister is always under the protection of a specialised security detail made up of skilled and knowledgeable individuals. The Prime Minister is protected from possible attacks by this security team both at home and when attending official functions. The Prime Minister is kept safe and secure by the diligent work of the security detail.

 

Travel Facilities

To ease their travel needs, the Prime Minister has access to a fleet of official cars and aeroplanes. This comprises long-distance flights with specialised equipment, short-trip helicopter flights, and opulent automobiles for road journeys. These modes of transport guarantee that the Prime Minister may effectively and conveniently accomplish their travel obligations, be it attending meetings in various states or representing India abroad.

 

Medical Facilities:

Comprehensive medical treatment is available to the Prime Minister and their family at government facilities. To keep them healthy, preventive examinations are offered. There are specialised therapies available for certain need. Emergency medical care is available in case of unanticipated circumstances. Excellent medical care is given in order to guarantee health.

Pension:

Upon retirement, the pension of a prime minister is determined by the number of years of service. The Prime Minister’s post-retirement financial needs are met by this pension, which offers a consistent income stream. The prime minister’s pension guarantees them financial security and acknowledges their services to the country.

 

Eligibility to Become the Prime Minister of India

To be eligible to become the Prime Minister of India, one must meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of India.
• Be a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha, the two houses of the Indian Parliament.
• Be above 25 years of age if a member of the Lok Sabha , or 30 years of age if a member of the Rajya Sabha.
• Not hold any office of profit under the Government of India or any state government.

Appointment Process of Prime Minister of India

The President of India appoints the Prime Minister, but the nominee must be able to win over the majority of lawmakers in the Lok Sabha. In actuality, this means that the leader of the political party with the most seats in the Lok Sabha following the most recent general election often serves as the prime minister.

As the leader of India’s government, the prime minister is in charge of the executive branch of the nation. The highest executive body of the Indian government, the Union Council of Ministers, is presided over by the prime minister as well.

 

Prime Minister’s Roles and Responsibilities:-

1. Head of Government: The Prime Minister leads the government and ensures its smooth functioning.

2. Leader of the Cabinet: They lead meetings with other ministers to make important decisions.

3. Government Spokesperson: The Prime Minister speaks for the government, explaining its decisions and representing India internationally.

4. Policy Maker: They help create plans for the country’s development, working closely with other leaders.

5. Appointing Officials: The Prime Minister selects important people for key roles in the government.

6. Representing India: They travel abroad to meet leaders from other countries and protect India’s interests.

7. Crisis Management: In tough times like disasters or attacks, the Prime Minister takes charge to keep people safe.

8. Upholding the Constitution: They make sure the government follows the rules and protects people’s rights.

9. Answering to Parliament: The Prime Minister talks to lawmakers about government choices and listens to their concerns.

10. Providing Leadership: They set goals for the country’s future and inspire everyone to work towards them.

 

List of Prime Minister of India and their Tenure

Below is the list of all the Prime ministers that India had since independence.

S.N.	PM Name	Born-Dead	Term of office	Remark
1.	Jawahar Lal Nehru	(1889–1964)	15 August 1947 to 27 May 1964 16 years, 286 days	The first prime minister of India and the longest-serving PM of India, the first to die in office.
2.	Gulzarilal Nanda (Acting)	(1898-1998)	27 May 1964 to 9 June 1964, 13 days	First acting PM of India
3.	Lal Bahadur Shastri	(1904–1966)	9 June 1964 to 11 January 1966 1 year, 216 days	He has given the slogan of ‘Jai Jawan Jai Kisan’ during the Indo-Pak war of 1965
4.	Gulzari Lal Nanda  (Acting)	(1898-1998)	11 January 1966 to 24 January 1966 13 days	–
5.	Indira Gandhi	(1917–1984)	24 January 1966 to 24 March 1977 11 years, 59 days	First female Prime Minister of India
6.	Morarji Desai	(1896–1995)	24 March 1977 to  28 July 1979 2 year, 126 days	Oldest to become PM (81 years old) and first to resign from office
7.	Charan Singh	(1902–1987)	28 July 1979 to 14 January 1980 170 days	Only PM who did not face the Parliament
8.	Indira Gandhi	(1917–1984)	14 January 1980 to 31 October 1984 4 years, 291 days	The first lady who served as PM for the second term
9.	Rajiv Gandhi	(1944–1991)	31 October 1984 to 2 December 1989 5 years, 32 days	Youngest to become PM (40 years old)
10.	V. P. Singh	(1931–2008)	2 December 1989 to 10 November 1990 343 days	First PM to step down after a vote of no confidence
11.	Chandra Shekhar	(1927–2007)	10 November 1990 to 21 June 1991 223 days	He belongs to  Samajwadi Janata Party
12.	P. V. Narasimha Rao	(1921–2004)	21 June 1991 to 16 May 1996 4 years, 330 days	First PM from South India
13.	Atal Bihari Vajpayee	(1924- 2018)	16 May 1996 to 1 June 1996 16 days	PM for shortest tenure
14.	H. D. Deve Gowda	(born 1933)	1 June 1996 to 21 April 1997 324 days	He belongs to  Janata Dal
15.	Inder Kumar Gujral	(1919–2012)	21 April 1997 to 19 March 1998 332 days	——
16.	Atal Bihari Vajpayee	(1924-2018)	19 March 1998 to 22 May 2004 6 years, 64 days	The first non-congress PM who completed a full term as PM
17.	Manmohan Singh	(born 1932)	22 May 2004 to 26 May 2014 10 years, 4 days	First Sikh PM
18.	Narendra Modi	(born 1950)	26 May 2014 – 2019	4th Prime Minister of India who served two consecutive tenures
19.	Narendra Modi	(born 1950)	30 May 2019- Incumbent	First non-congress PM with two consecutive tenures

 

So this was all about the salary and perks of the Indian Prime minister. Being one of the most important people in the nation to the post of PM comes with great responsibilities that would affect the lives of billions of people for years to come. Therefore they are provided with so many perks so that they can perform their duties effectively.