Prashant Kishor appointed principal adviser to Punjab CM Capt Amarinder Singh – Here’s how much he will be paid by govt

Political analyst Prashant Kishor has been appointed as the Principal Advisor of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh.

The CM made the announcement on Twitter and wrote, “Prashant Kishor has joined me as my Principal Advisor. Look forward to working together for the betterment of the people of Punjab.”

As per the tweet by Punjab Government, Kishor will be paid a token honorarium of Re 1 only.

Here are the details of other allowances and benefits:

• Token Honorarium

  Re 1.00 only

• Staff

  The Secretariat Administration will provide one Private Secretary, One Personal Assistant, One Data Entry Operator. One Clerk and Two Peons

• Residence

  Free fully furnished Government residence and camp office as admissible to a Cabinet Minister

• Telephone

  A landline each in the office and at the camp office/ residence as also mobile phone expenses without any limit. Independent Fax lines in the office as also at the camp office/residence

• Conveyance

  Will be provided by the State Transport Commissioner

• Travel

  Executive Class in Train/ By Air as admissible to a Cabinet Minister

• Hospitality

  Expenditure up to Rs 5000, per month

• Medical facilities

  Would be entitled to the Medical facilities and reimbursement of medical expenses as admissible to an appointed Cabinet Minister