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An MP earns a basic salary of Rs 1,00,000 per month. This figure was set after the recent pay hike in 2018.
MPs receive Rs 70,000 per month as a constituency allowance – to cover expenses related to maintaining offices and engaging with constituents within their electoral regions.
A Member of Parliament receives Rs 60,000 per month for office expenses, which includes costs for stationary, telecommunications staff salaries etc.
MPs are entitled to a daily stipend of Rs 2,000 for housing, food, and other costs when in the capital during legislative sessions and committee meetings.
Entitled to 34 free domestic air journeys per year for themselves and their immediate families. They also receive free first-class train travel for official and personal purposes.
MPs may be given apartments, bungalows based on seniority.They are eligible to get monthly housing stipend of Rs 2,00,000.
Up to 1,50,000 free telephone calls annually. Also receive free high-speed internet connection.They are provided with electricity up to 50K units and water up to 4K kilolitres.
MPs and their immediate families are entitled to free medical care under CGHS. This includes treatment at government hospitals and select private hospitals which come under scheme.
Former MPs receive a pension of Rs 25,000 per month after serving one term in Parliament. For every extra year of service, they get an increment of Rs 2,000 per month.