Droupadi Murmu created history when she became India’s first president from an indigenous scheduled tribe community. Designated as the 15th president of India after she defeated opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha with a comfortable margin. Droupadi Murmu is now the head of state with far-reaching roles and responsibilities. As the President of India, Droupadi Murmu enjoys travel perks like free travel and vacations to scenic destinations in India, read on to know more.
President Of India Droupadi Murmu Enjoys These Benefits
The President of India enjoys an array of perks. Firstly she takes home a salary of ₹5 lakhs per month and ₹2.5 lakhs per month as a pension after retirement. Her accommodation is the Rashtrapathi Bhavan which features 340 rooms and a whopping area of 2 lakh square feet space. From free housing, and medical care to ₹1 lakh for annual office expenditure, it’s all taken care of.
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Travel Perks Include Free Travel & Vacation To Scenic Destinations
Enough with the regular perks. Travel enthusiasts must dive deep into the travel perks that she enjoys. President Droupadi Murmu enjoys free train rides and plane rides to her destinations. Moreover, her travel perks include two official retreats in the stunning hill stations of Mashobra, Shimla. This also includes Bolarum- known for housing the pristine Ayyappa Swamy Temple and Hyderabad.