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The Union Environment Ministry’s latest draft notification on Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) in the Western Ghats is facing stiff opposition in Karnataka.
What is the news?
The MoEFCC had issued a draft notification that demarcated large parts of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Maharashtra as eco-sensitive areas.
Among these states, Karnataka contains the largest geographical share of the notified areas in the Western Ghats, at 20,668 sq km.
ESA in Western Ghats
In 2013, the Kasturirangan committee had submitted a report which recommended that 37% of the Western Ghats, covering an area of 59,940 sq km be classified as ESA.
On the basis of this, several drafts were introduced which were subsequently rejected by the surrounding states, including Karnataka.
What is ESA?
Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) or Ecologically Fragile Areas (EFAs) are areas notified by the MoEFCC around Protected Areas, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries.
The purpose of declaring ESZs is to create some kind of “shock absorbers” to the protected areas by regulating and managing the activities around such areas.
They also act as a transition zone from areas of high protection to areas involving lesser protection.
How are they demarcated?
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 does NOT mention the word “Eco-Sensitive Zones”.
However, Section 3(2)(v) of the Act, says that Central Government can restrict areas in which any industries, operations or processes or class of industries, operations or processes shall be carried out or shall not, subject to certain safeguards.
Besides Rule 5(1) of the Environment (Protection) Rules, 1986 states that central government can prohibit or restrict the location of industries and carrying on certain operations or processes on the basis of certain considerations.
The same criteria have been used by the government to declare No Development Zones (NDZs).
Defining its boundaries
An ESZ could go up to 10 kilometres around a protected area as provided in the Wildlife Conservation Strategy, 2002.
Moreover, in the case where sensitive corridors, connectivity and ecologically important patches, crucial for landscape linkage, are beyond 10 km width, these should be included in the ESZs.
Further, even in the context of a particular Protected Area, the distribution of an area of ESZ and the extent of regulation may not be uniform all around and it could be of variable width and extent.
Activities Permitted and Prohibited
Permitted: Ongoing agricultural or horticultural practices, rainwater harvesting, organic farming, use of renewable energy sources, and adoption of green technology for all activities.
Prohibited: Commercial mining, saw mills, industries causing pollution (air, water, soil, noise etc.), the establishment of major hydroelectric projects (HEP), commercial use of wood, Tourism activities like hot-air balloons over the National Park, discharge of effluents or any solid waste or production of hazardous substances.
Under regulation: Felling of trees, the establishment of hotels and resorts, commercial use of natural water, erection of electrical cables, drastic change of agriculture system, e.g. adoption of heavy technology, pesticides etc, widening of roads.
What does the new draft notification for the Western Ghats say?
The draft notification demarcates 46,832 sq km in the five states Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and Tamil Nadu as ESA in the Western Ghats.
Kerala is excluded from the draft notification and it had earlier undertaken the exercise of demarcating ESA in the state by physical verification.
Among the five states, 20,668 sq km of the ESA lies in Karnataka, 1,461 sq km in Goa, 17,340 sq km in Maharashtra, 6,914 sq km in Tamil Nadu and 449 sq km in Gujarat.
According to the notification, the concerned state governments are responsible for monitoring and enforcing the provisions of the notification.
What are the curbs that the state governments will have to implement?
The draft notification states there shall be a complete ban on mining, quarrying and sand mining in the ESA.
All existing mines are to be phased out within five years from the date of issue of the final notification or on the expiry of the existing mining lease.
It also bars setting up of new thermal power projects and expansion of existing plants in the sensitive area, and the banning of all new ‘Red’ category industries.
The construction of new townships and area development projects will also be prohibited in the areas.
‘Orange’ category industries, with a pollution index score of 41-59, such as jute processing and ‘White’ industries that are considered non-polluting will also be allowed with strict compliance.
What were the suggestions by the Kasturirangan panel?
The panel, formed in 2012, was tasked with the mandate of taking a “holistic view of the issue, and to bring synergy”.
It aimed to protecting the environment and biodiversity, while maintaining the needs and aspirations of the local and indigenous people, of sustainable development and environmental integrity of the region.
The report had recommended a blanket ban on mining, quarrying, red category industries and thermal power projects.
It also stated that the impact study of infrastructural projects on the forest and wildlife should be conducted before permission is given.
What is Karnataka’s stand on the matter?
The Karnataka government has been firm in rejecting the implementation of the guidelines.
It has staunchly opposed to the Kasturirangan committee report on Western Ghats.
It urged that declaring Western Ghats as ESA would adversely affect the livelihood of people in the region.
Environmental experts consider the state government’s decision to be disastrous for the biodiversity of the Western Ghats.
With the poll season round the corner, political parties are busy planning to lure the electorate with their promises which also include freebies.
Over the years the politics of freebies has become an integral part of the electoral battles and the scenario is no different in the forthcoming assembly polls in five states.
There are arguments both in favour and against this practice. In this article, we shall learn analyse all aspects of this issue.
Freebie Politics in India: A backgrounder
The term Freebies is not new; rather it is a prevalent culture in Indian politics (in the name of socialism).
The political parties are always trying to outdo each other in luring the Indian voters with assorted freebies.
From free water to free smartphones the Indian politicians promise everything to attract prospective voters in favour.
This trend has gained more momentum in the recent times with the political parties being innovative in their offerings as the ‘traditional free water and electricity’ is no longer sufficient as election goodies.
Examples of freebies
Promise of Rs 15 lakh in our bank accounts 😀
Free TV, Laptops
Free electricity
Loan waivers
Offering free public transport ride to all women in Delhi
Why are such policies popular among the public?
Failure of economic policies: The answer lies in the utter failure of our economic policies to create decent livelihood for a vast majority of Indians.
Quest for decent livelihood: The already low income had to be reoriented towards spending a disproportionately higher amount on education and health, from which, the state increasingly withdrew.
Prevailing unemployment: Employment surveys have shown that employment growth initially slowed down from the 1990s, and then has turned negative over the past few years.
Increased cost of living: Real income growth of the marginal sections has actually slowed down since 1991 reforms.
Increased consumerism: The poor today also spend on things which appear to be luxuries; cellphones and data-packs are two such examples which are shown as signs of India’s increased affluence.
Necessity: For migrant workers, the mobile phone helps them keep in touch with their families back home, or do a quick video-call to see how their infant is learning to sit up or crawl.
Can Freebies be compared with Welfare Politics?
These freebies are not bad. It is a part of social welfare.
Using freebies to lure voters is not good.
Voter’s greediness may lead to a problem in choosing a good leader.
When we don’t have a good leader then democracy will be a mockery.
Impact of such policies
Never ending trail: The continuity of freebies is another major disadvantage as parties keep on coming up with lucrative offers to lure more number of votes to minimize the risk of losing in the elections.
Burden on exchequer: People forget that such benefits are been given at the cost of exchequer and from the tax paid.
Ultimate loss of poors: The politicians and middlemen wipe away the benefits and the poor have to suffer as they are deprived from their share of benefits which was to be achieved out of the money.
Inflationary practice: Such distribution freebie commodity largely disrupts demand-supply dynamics.
Lethargy in population: Freebies actually have the tendency to turn the nation’s population into: Lethargy and devoid of entrepreneurship.
Money becomes only remedy: Everyone at the slightest sign of distress starts demanding some kind of freebies from the Govt.
Popular politics: This is psychology driving sections of the population expecting and the government promptly responds with immediate monetary relief or compensation.
Food Security through fair price shops ( under National Food Security Act)
Prime Minister Kisan Samman Yojana (PM-KISAN)
Arguments in favour
Social investment: Aid to the poor is seen as a wasteful expenditure. But low interest rates for corporates to get cheap loans or the ‘sop’ of cutting corporate taxes are never criticized.
Socialistic policy: This attitude comes from decades of operating within the dominant discourse of market capitalism.
Election manifesto: Proponents of such policies would argue that poll promises are essential for voters to know what the party would do if it comes to power and have the chance to weigh options.
Welfare: Economists opine that as long as any State has the capacity and ability to finance freebies then its fine; if not then freebies are the burden on economy.
Other wasteful expenditure: When the Centre gives incentives like free land to big companies and announce multi-year tax holidays, questions are not asked as to where the money will come from.
A rational analysis of freebies
Winning election and good governance are two different things. The role of freebies to avail good governance is definitely questionable.
The social, political and economic consequences of freebies are very short-lived in nature.
There are many freebies and subsidies schemes available in many States but we still find starvation deaths, lack of electricity, poor education and health service.
Hence the sorrow of the masses of India cannot be solved by freebies or by incentives.
So are not freebies meant only to attract voters and swing voters by concentrating on a preferential group or community?
Way forward
It can be agreed that a democracy requires popular support for its rule to continue. The sops and freebies to the poor buy it the requisite votes.
But the democratic process of election and election promises should be clear. It should not control voters thought.
What some people term as ‘populism’ actually constitutes what real economics should be.
If you deprive people of what they really need, you will have to throw allurements at them.
This can only be stopped if political masters try to follow what economist EA Schumacher had conveyed through his seminal work Small is beautiful – “Treat economics as if people matter.”
Conclusion
There is nothing wrong in having a policy-led elaborate social security programme that seeks to help the poor get out of poverty.
But such a programme needs well thought out preparation and cannot be conjured up just before an election.
Perhaps the best observation has come from Y K Alagh, economist and educationist, that the electorate is nobody’s fool. It will take all the freebies already being distributed and then vote according to its carefully thought out assessment of performance. Much depends on whether the electorate can see through all this posturing.
‘UPSC is the central body in India that conducts examinations like the Civil Services Exam (CSE) for the recruitment of candidates in top government services like IAS, IPS, IFS, etc. UPSC recruits candidates for both Civil Service as well as Defense Services.‘
The civil services examination (CSE) is a National level competitive examination. The exam is conducted by the UPSC almost every year.
CSE is also widely known as the IAS exam.
UPSC CSE is for the recruitment of bureaucrats (Civil Servants/HIgher Govt. officials) for 3 services under the Government of India
All India Services
Group A Services or Central Services
Group B services or State services
Salary for both Gr. A and Gr. B officers start from INR 56,100 excluding TA, DA, and HRA The maximum monthly salary of an IAS officer can reach INR 2,50,000. for a Cabinet Secretary. But the salaries depend on seniority and position.
Every year millions of Indian youths start preparing for the exam. But a handful of candidates can clear the exam because it is the toughest exam in the country and is unpredictable too.
For the Indian Administrative Service, the Indian Foreign Service, and the Indian Police Service, a candidate must be a citizen of India.
(2) For other services, a candidate must be either:—
(a) a citizen of India or (b) a subject of Nepal
(c) a subject of Bhutan
(d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 intending to permanently settle in India
(e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam intending to permanently settle in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary may be admitted to the examination but the offer of appointment may be given only after the necessary eligibility certificate has been issued to him/her by the Government of India.
Minimum Educational Qualification:
Criteria
Details
Minimum Educational Qualification
A candidate must hold a Graduate degree from any recognized University incorporated by an Act of the central or State Legislature in India, or other institutions established by an Act of Parliament, or deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, or possess an equivalent qualification.
Age Limit
(1) A candidate must be at least 21 years old and not older than 32 years.
Age Relaxation
The upper age limit can be relaxed as follows:
(a) Scheduled Caste/Tribe (SC/ST)
Up to 5 years
(b) Other Backward Classes (OBC)
Up to 3 years (for candidates eligible for reservation)
(c) Defence Services Personnel
Up to 3 years (if disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a result)
Up to 5 years (for Ex-servicemen including ECOs/Short Service Commissioned Officers who have completed at least 5 years of Military Service and released)
(e) ECOs/SSCOs
Up to 5 years (for those who have completed 5 years of Military Service and whose assignment has been extended)
(f) Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
Up to 10 years (for candidates with disabilities including: blindness/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, locomotor disability such as cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, muscular dystrophy, autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disabilities, mental illness, multiple disabilities including deaf-blindness)
A candidate must hold a Graduate degree from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or possess an equivalent qualification.
Age:
(1) A candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have attained the age of 32 years
(2) The upper age limit prescribed above will be relaxable:
(a) up to a maximum of five years if a candidate belongs to a Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe;
(b) up to a maximum of three years in the case of candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes who are eligible to avail of reservation applicable to such candidates;
(c) up to a maximum of three years in the case of Defence Services Personnel, disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof;
(d) up to a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least five years of Military Service
(e) up to a maximum of five years in the case of ECOs/SSCOs who have completed an initial period of assignment of five years of Military Service
(f) up to a maximum of 10 years in the case of candidates belonging to Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories viz. (i) blindness and low vision; (ii) deaf and hard of hearing; (iii) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (iv) autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, and mental illness; (v) multiple disabilities from amongst person under clauses (i) to (iv) including deaf-blindness
Number of Attempts:
Every candidate appearing at the examination, who is otherwise eligible, shall be permitted six (6) attempts at the CSE. However, relaxation in the number of attempts will be available to the SC/ST/OBC and PwBD category candidates who are otherwise eligible. The number of attempts available to such candidates as per relaxation is as under:
Fees:
Candidates (excepting Female/SC/ST/Persons with Benchmark Disability Candidates who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees One Hundred only)
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The salary of an IPS/IASofficer is calculated by using the formula:
Total salary of IPS officer = Basic Pay + DA + TA + HRA + Other Allowances.
DA – Dearness Allowance
TA – Travel Allowances
HRA – House Rent Allowances
Salary of IPS officer per month in India
IPS Officers Ranks
Basic Salary
Deputy Superintendent of Police
Rs. 56,100
Additional Superintendent of Police
Rs. 67,700
Senior Superintendent of Police
Rs. 78,800
Deputy Inspector General of Police
Rs. 1,31,100
Inspector-General of Police
Rs. 1,44,200
Director-General of Police
Rs. 2,05,400
Director of CBI or IB/ DG of Police
Rs. 2,25,000
IPS salary in India per month (Maximum)
The salary and allowances of a civil servant (IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, Etc.) are decided by the Government of India. But they are paid by the respective State Government IPS officers salary, like IAS officers, starts under the pay level 10 of the 7th pay commission and can move up to pay level 18.
The maximum salary level is the Director General of police of India with a pay scale of 2,50,000 (fixed) and years of service vary.
IPS salary in India
As per the latest 7th Pay Commission, the starting and entry-level salary of an IPS officer is ₹56100 which leads to ₹56100 – 132000 per month.
After years of service and with each promotion, IPS salary increases every month in India.
The highest post of DGP in India translates to around ₹2,50,000 per month. This is after 37+ years of service as an IPS officer.
IPS salary per month also includes DA which is 9% which is Rs 2.5 lakh per month + 9% or about Rs 32.7 lakh per annum
IAS vs IPS Salary
The amount salary of an IAS or an IPS is mostly the same.
Salary for both IAS and IPS officers starts from INR 56,100 excluding TA, DA, and HRA The maximum monthly salary of an IAS officer can reach INR 2,50,000 for a Cabinet Secretary.
Similarly, the maximum salary of an IPS salary can reach INR 2,50,00 for a DGP.
As you can see the salary is the same, but the salaries depend on seniority and position.
IPS salary, promotion, online workshop on IAS/IPS Prep
IPS/IAS-Salary
Details
During training
Approx: 33, 000 – 36, 000. Deduction applicable
IPS Salary
Rs. 56,100 to 2.5 Lakh
IPS salary pay commission
7th Pay commission
IPS Salary + Allowances
DA, TA, HRA, Medical, Etc.
IAS vs IPS Salary
IPS (56, 100-2.5 Lakh), IAS (Same as IPS)
IPS vs IFA Salary
IPS (56, 100-2.5 Lakh), IFS (90, 000+)
Highest Promotion
Director General of Police (CBI, IB, Etc.)
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The Indian rupee has depreciated by around 7% against the U.S. dollar, since the start of the year, in response to various domestic and global factors.
What are the factors responsible for decline?
A widening current account deficit, persistent risk-off sentiment as a result of geopolitical tensions, ‘a strengthening dollar index, and continuous sell-off by foreign portfolio investors have all put pressure on the rupee’.
Reversal of monetary policy in the US: The runaway inflation levels since last year, which have seen consumer price index (CPI) inflation in the United States reaching a multi-decade high of 9.1% in June 2022, have prompted the reversal in the monetary policy stance of the US Federal Reserve.
With inflation rising unabated, the Fed is widely expected to continue raising interest rates.
Higher risk-free return in the US: As a result of higher risk-free returns being available in the U.S., there have been persistent outflows of foreign portfolio capital since October 2021, which, on a cumulative basis, stands at $30 billion this year.
Comparison with the depreciation in the past
Even as the rupee has fallen sharply against the dollar, the depreciation has been relatively lower compared with past crises.
During the global financial crisis of 2008, the rupee had weakened by over 20% between December 2007-June 2009 and during the Taper Tantrum of 2013 for seven months from the start of the crisis in May 2013, the rupee had depreciated by over 11%.
Reduced external vulnerability: The relative lower depreciation this time is attributed to the lowering of India’s external vulnerability measured in terms of a relatively high import cover and low short-term external debt.
During the Taper Tantrum, India’s import cover stood at over seven months as compared to around 12 months in the current period.
Decline in foreign exchange reserves
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped in to arrest a large depreciation in the currency, with interventions in the spot and forward foreign exchange markets.
Consequently, India’s foreign exchange reserves have moderated by almost $55 billion from a high of $635 billion seen this year.
Elevated global crude oil prices have impinged on India’s oil import bill, in turn widening the trade deficit, thus increasing the demand for U.S. dollars, and affecting forex reserves further.
Effects of weak rupee
Export to become competitive: Among the benefits is the premise that the rupee’s weakening should aid exporters in becoming more competitive.
However, the concomitant depreciation of currencies of some of India’s competitors such as South Korea, Malaysia and Bangladesh against the dollar, alongwith a high import intensity of some of its key export segments (petroleum, gems and jewellery and electronics), is likely to have blunted the ameliorative impact on India’s exports.
Increase in the price of imported commodities: a weaker rupee is driving up prices of key import commodities such as coal, oil, edible oil, gold, thus impacting the imported component of inflation.
Impact on the borrowers: The unhedged component of corporate debt denominated in dollars is also likely to bear the brunt of a weaker rupee.
Impact on investment: Most importantly, a continuously sliding exchange rate discourages foreign investors from making fresh investments, which keep losing value in dollar terms.
For this reason, it is ideal to provide confidence to investors by arresting a continuous slide in the exchange rate.
Measure by the RBI to arrest the weakening of rupee
Apart from intervening in the forex market to arrest the fall in the rupee’s value, the RBI announced a slew of measures recently to liberalise foreign inflows into the country and make them more attractive.
Measures such include:
Promoting trade settlements between India and other countries in rupee terms.
Offering higher interest rates on fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) and Non-Resident External deposits.
A widening of investible universe of government and corporate debt, a relaxation of the interest rate.
Amount ceiling for External Commercial Borrowing loans, among others, have contributed to arresting the rupee’s slide against the greenback.
Way forward
Inclusion of companies in glabal indices: The Government could encourage some of the large market cap companies (private and public sectors) to be included in the major global indices such as MSCI and FTSE.
This will help increase the weight of Indian equities in these indices, compensating for foreign portfolio outflows to some extent as investors are unlikely to be underweight on India.
India’s entry into bond indices: The Government could also expedite India’s entry into bond indices such as J.P. Morgan’s Emerging-Market Bond Index and Barclays Global Bond Index.
This will not only lead to forex inflows but also have a benign impact on interest rates.
Such measures will keep the forex war chest of the RBI at a comfortable level, providing the central bank the requisite ammunition in case there is further weakness.
The maintenance of the U.S.-India interest rate differential along with timely forex market interventions by the central bank to manage volatility will prove to be salutary in preserving the rupee value against the greenback.
Conclusion
Even as the rupee is expected to remain under pressure in the near term because of global uncertainty, high commodity prices and rising U.S. interest rates, mitigating measures have to be taken to partly arrest the slide.
Taper tantrum refers to the 2013 collective reactionary panic that triggered a spike in U.S. Treasury yields, after investors learned that the Federal Reserve was slowly putting the breaks on its quantitative easing (QE) program.
The Fed announced that it would be reducing the pace of its purchases of Treasury bonds, to reduce the amount of money it was feeding into the economy.
The ensuing rise in bond yields in reaction to the announcement was referred to as a taper tantrum in financial media.
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Approx. Between 33,000 and 35,000, varies as per deduction.
Maximum Salary of IAS Officer
The maximum salary level is the Cabinet Secretary of India with a pay scale of 2,50,000 (fixed) and years of service vary.
IAS Salary Per Month
As per the latest 7th Pay Commission, the starting and entry-level salary of an IAS officer is ₹56100 which leads to ₹56100 – 132000 per month.
After years of service and with each promotion, IAS salary increases every month in India.
The highest post of Cabinet Secretary in India translates to around ₹2,50,000 per month. This is after 37+ years of service as an IAS officer.
IAS salary per month also includes DA which is 9% which is Rs 2.5 lakh per month + 9% or about Rs 32.7 lakh per annum.
IAS officer salary after 7th Pay Commission
Earlier, IAS officer pay was decided with the “Pay Grade for Civil Services” system, but now the ‘Consolidated Pay Scale’ has been introduced in the 7th Central Pay Commission. So, now IAS salary and pay scale in India will be decided only on ‘Basic Pay’ including DA, TA, and HRA. That’s why the salary of an IAS officer even at the entry-level will be excellent.
IAS salary per month in India is divided into 8 grades with different pay scales and grade pay. Each level is also associated with required years of service.
Junior Scale – Pay Scale is 50,000 – 1,50,000 with a Grade Pay of 16,500. It is entry-level with no years of service required
Senior Time Scale – Pay Scale with Grade Pay Rs.50,000 – 1,50,001. 20,000 5 years of employment is expected.
Junior Administrative Grade – Pay Scale Rs. 23,000 Grade Pay with Rs.50,000 – 1,50,002. Years of service required is 9 years.
The most increased grade is Cabinet Secretary of India Grade with a 2,50,000 (Fixed) pay scale…
Perks of IAS Officer
The powers and privileges of an IAS officer are unmatched by any other profession. Apart from the handsome IAS salary every month in hand, below is a list of benefits enjoyed by an IAS officer:
Security
Due to high and very very important profile and dangerous nature of the service, an IAS officer is provided with security guards for himself/herself and for family. Sometimes they are also given STF commandos
Residence
An IAS officer is allotted residence at a meagre or no rent. They are also made available the service of cooks, maids, butlers, gardeners, etc.
Transport
An IAS officer is allotted vehicles with drivers for official use.
Subsidized bill
IAS officers usually get highly subsidized water, electricity, phone connection, cooking gas, etc.
Trips
IAS officers enjoy subsidized accommodation in Govt. guest house while visiting Delhi.
Job Security
An IAS officer enjoy job security as it is not easy to rusticate or fire an officer. The process requires extensive investigation and inquiry as mandated by the Indian Constitution.
Study Leave
Another amazing benefit enjoyed by an IAS officer is that they’re allowed an official leave between 2 and 4 years. He can pursue courses at the reputed foreign university. The Govt. of India in that case bear the cost.
Post Retirement benefits
An IAS officer can also be appointed to different commissions and tribunals. They enjoy lifetime pension and other benefits prescribed by service record
IAS Promotion Chart with a salary & Years of IAS officer
Grade
IAS posts
Years/ Services
Grade Pay
Basic Salary
Junior Scale
SDM, Undersecretary, Assistant Secretary
1-4
5400
Rs. 56, 100
Senior Time Scale
ADM, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretary
5-8
6600
Rs. 67,700
Junior Admin:
DM, joint secretary, deputy secretary
9-12
7600
Rs. 78, 800
Selection
DM, Special Secretary cum commissioner. Director
13-16
8700
Rs. 1, 18, 500
Super Time Scale
Divisional Commissioner, Secretary cum Commissioner, Joint Secretary
16 to 24
8700
Rs. 1, 44, 200
Above ST scale
Divisional Commissioner, Principal Secretary, additional Secretary
24 to 30
12000
Rs. 1, 82, 200
Apex Scale
Chief secretary, Additional Chief Secretary
30 to 33
NA
Rs. 2, 05, 400
Cabinet Secretary Grade
Cabinet Secretary and Secretary
34 to 36
NA
Rs. 2, 25, 000
Cabinet Secretary
Cabinet Secretary of India
37+
NA
Rs. 2, 50, 00
IAS vs IPS Salary
The amount salary of an IAS or an IPS is mostly the same.
Salary for both IAS and IPS officers starts from INR 56,100 excluding TA, DA, and HRA The maximum monthly salary of an IAS officer can reach INR 2,50,000 for a Cabinet Secretary.
Similarly, the maximum salary of an IPS salary can reach INR 2,50,00 for a DGP. As you can see the salary is the same, but the salaries depend on seniority and position.
IAS vs IFS Salary
The salary of an IAS officer is higher than that of an IFS officer.
The salary of an IAS ranges from 56,100 to 2,50,000 depending on seniority. And the highest salary of an IAS officer in India can reach INR 90,000 for a Cabinet Secretary.
The pay band of an IFS officer starts from 15,600-39,100. The salary of IFS officers depends on the country in which they are posted. IFS officers who are posted outside India get a foreign allowance which makes a big difference in the overall pay structure.
IAS salary, promotion, online workshop on IAS Prep
IAS Salary
Details
During training
Approx: 33, 000 – 36, 000. Deduction applicable
IAS Salary
Rs. 56,100 to 2.5 Lakh
IAS salary pay commission
7th Pay commission
IAS Salary + Allowances
DA, TA, HRA, Medical, Etc.
IAS vs IPS Salary
IAS (56, 100-2.5 Lakh), IPS (Same as IAS)
IAS vs IFA Salary
IAS (56, 100-2.5 Lakh), IFS (90, 000+)
Highest Promotion
Cabinet Secretary of India
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Kyiv and Moscow penned a landmark agreement with Turkey and the UN to unblock Ukraine’s Black Sea grain exports after a Russian blockade raised fears of a global food crisis.
What is the deal about?
The deal was agreed through UN and Turkish mediation.
It establishes safe corridors along which Ukrainian ships can come in and out of three designated Black Sea ports in and around Odessa.
Both sides also pledged not to attack ships on the way in or out.
Why such move?
It will bring relief for developing countries on the edge of bankruptcy and the most vulnerable people on the edge of famine.
The five-month war has already displaced millions and left thousands dead.
It is being fought across one of Europe’s most fertile regions by two of the world’s biggest grain producers.
Up to 25 million tonnes of wheat and other grain have been blocked in Ukrainian ports by Russian warships and landmines Kyiv has laid to avert a feared amphibious assault.
Why was the grain export deal signed?
Ukraine is one of the world’s largest exporters of wheat, corn and sunflower oil, but Russia’s invasion of the country and naval blockade of its ports have halted shipments.
Some grain is being transported through Europe by rail, road and river, but the prices of vital commodities like wheat and barley have soared during the nearly five-month war.
Ukrainian and Russian military delegations reached a tentative agreement last week on a UN plan that would also allow Russia to export its grain and fertilizers.
Ukraine is expected to export 22 million tons of grain and other agricultural products that have been stuck in Black Sea ports due to the war.
What is the grain export deal?
The deal makes provisions for the safe passage of ships.
It foresees the establishment of a control center in Istanbul, to be staffed by UN, Turkish, Russian and Ukrainian officials, to run and coordinate the process.
Ships would undergo inspections to ensure they are not carrying weapons.
Ukraine has insisted that no Russian ship would escort vessels and that there would be no Russian representative present at Ukrainian ports.
Ukraine also plans an immediate military response in case of provocations.
