The cabinet Secretary holds a position of significant influence in the indian government, serving as the most powerful government officer and the principal bureaucrat of India. The cabinet Secretariat, where the cabinet Secretary operates, is located in close proximity to the Prime Minister's office in New Delhi, underlining its central role in governance.
The cabinet Secretary is regarded as the right hand of the prime minister, providing counsel on various issues and playing a pivotal role in policy formulation and implementation. As of now, the current cabinet Secretary is Rajiv Gauba, a distinguished 1982 batch IAS officer from Jharkhand, who is known for being a trusted confidant of prime minister Narendra Modi. Rajiv Gauba's responsibilities include shaping major policies and social programs, reflecting the extensive authority vested in the position.
The salary of the cabinet Secretary is indicative of their high-ranking status, being twice that of Union Ministers. In terms of remuneration, the cabinet Secretary receives a monthly salary of Rs 2,50,000, along with additional benefits such as dearness allowance, medical allowance, traveling allowance, and house rent allowance, amounting to a total of Rs 5,60,000.
This substantial compensation underscores the significance of the role. In comparison, Union Ministers receive a monthly salary of Rs 1 lakh, with a total of Rs 2,32,000 when accounting for various allowances. Additionally, the cabinet Secretary is entitled to diplomatic passports and resides in a Type-8 bungalow at prithviraj Rose, the official residence in Delhi.
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