Blog By mariam  |  25-07-17

#4 Kovind Take Over President Role

When Pranab Mukherjee entered the last day of his term as president of India, all eyes were on Ram Nath Kovind. Expectations became higher from Ram Nath Kovind who is all set to take over the responsibilities and post from Pranab Mukherjee on 25th July, 2017.

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#3 The Vice President

The salary of the Vice President and Governors of India will rise.

Recently, it was revealed that the Vice-President Of India, Mohammad Ansari earns Rs 1.10 lakh per month. This will increase to Rs 3.5 lakh a month.

Pranab Mukherjee will also get benefit from the pay rise as now he would get a pension of Rs 1.5 lakh which was earlier his total monthly salary.

#2 200% Salary Got higher

As the president of India, Mr Mukherjee drew a salary of Rs 1.5 lakh a month but when Ram Nath Kovind steps into his office he would be earning Rs 5 lakh a month.

The decision of a 200% hike was taken after the government realized that a cabinet secretary draws a salary which is higher than the President.

#1 Rashtra Pati Bhawan!

Mr Kovind who was born into a poor family, lived in a hut while growing up will be now living in the grand Rashtrapati Bhawan which has 340 rooms, including 63 bedrooms and 63 living rooms. Along with this there will be at least 750 staff members.