What are the facilities available to the former President of India?

Even after retiring, the President of India lives a luxurious life.  After retiring from the post of Supreme Commander of the three armies, the President gets many allowances and facilities.  The former President is given an 8-room government bungalow.  Along with this, the former President is also entitled to a hefty pension.

• After retiring from the post of President, pension of Rs 1.5 lakh per month to the former President.
• An amount of 30 thousand rupees is given to the wife as secretarial assistance per month.
• 60,000 is given for secretarial staff and office.
• The former president is given a bungalow with at least 8 rooms.
• Former President gets 2 landlines, a mobile phone and internet connection.
• Free electricity and water facility to former president.
• Vehicles and drivers are also given to the former president.
• Free medical facility is also provided.
• The personal staff of five people is also available to the former president.
• The security of Delhi Police is given.
• Free train and air travel facility to former President in first class with one person.

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