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Centre Increases Salaries, Allowances, And Pensions For MPs

The Central government has increased the salaries, allowances, and pensions of Members of Parliament (MPs), effective from April 1, 2023, as per a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.

The monthly salary of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members has been raised from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.24 lakh.

Their daily allowance has also increased from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500, according to the notification.

The pension for former MPs has been revised from ₹25,000 to ₹31,000 per month.

Additionally, the extra pension for every year of service beyond five years has been raised from ₹2,000 to ₹2,500.

First Revision Since 2018

This is the first revision in MPs’ salaries and allowances since April 2018.

At that time, the base salary was set at ₹1 lakh per month to align with inflation and rising costs of living.

The 2018 revision also granted MPs:

  • ₹70,000 per month as a constituency allowance
  • ₹60,000 per month as an office allowance
  • ₹2,000 per day as a sessional allowance

With the latest hike, these allowances will also increase.

Additional Perks For MPs

MPs continue to enjoy several other benefits, including:

Free domestic travel: 34 flights per year for themselves and their families

First-class train travel for professional and personal use

Mileage allowance for road travel

Annual utility benefits: 50,000 free electricity units and 4,000 kilolitres of water

Official accommodation: Rent-free housing in New Delhi, with options for hostels, apartments, or bungalows based on seniority.

MPs who do not use government housing receive a housing allowance.

This revision comes amid the ongoing Budget session of Parliament, highlighting the government’s move to adjust MPs’ compensation in line with inflation.

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Ajaypal Choudhary

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