The cabinet recently approved a 30 percent pay cut in the salaries of top government officials, including that of the president of India, vice-president, prime minister, members of the judiciary, members of parliament among others. Take a look at how much of a difference it would make on the salaries of these top officials.
The cabinet recently approved a 30 percent pay cut in the salaries of top government officials, including that of the president of India, vice-president, prime minister, members of the judiciary, members of parliament among others. Take a look at how much of a difference it would make on the salaries of these top officials.
President of India | Basic monthly salary: Rs 5 lakh | Basic monthly salary after cut: Rs 3.5 lakh.
Vice-President | Basic monthly salary: Rs 4 lakh | Basic monthly salary after cut: Rs 2.8 lakh. (RSTV/PTI Photo)
Prime Minister | Basic monthly salary: Rs 2 lakh | Basic monthly salary after cut: Rs 1.40 lakh. (RSTV/PTI Photo)
Governors of States | Basic monthly salary: Rs 3.5 lakh | Basic monthly salary after cut: Rs 2.45 lakh.
Chief Justice of India | Basic monthly salary: Rs 2.8 lakh | Basic monthly salary after cut: Rs 1.96 lakh.
Judges of Supreme Court of India | Basic monthly salary: Rs 2.5 lakh | Basic monthly salary after cut: 1.75 lakh.
Chief Election Commissioner of India | Basic monthly salary: Rs 2.5 lakh | Basic monthly salary after cut: Rs 1.75 lakh.
Member of Parliament | Basic monthly salary: 1 lakh | Basic monthly salary after cut: Rs 70,000