For a list of vice presidents, see List of vice presidents of India.
Vice President of India
Bhārat kē Uparāṣṭrapati
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Incumbent Jagdeep Dhankhar since 11 August 2022
Style
The Honourable (formal) Mr. Vice President (informal) His Excellency (in diplomatic correspondence)
Status
Deputy head of state
Abbreviation
VP
Residence
Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas, New Delhi, Delhi, India
Appointer
Electoral College of India
Term length
Five years Renewable
Constituting instrument
Constitution of India
(Article 63)
Inaugural holder
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1952–1962)
Formation
13 May 1952; 71 years ago (1952-05-13)
Salary
₹400,000 (US$5,000) per month[1]
Website
vicepresidentofindia.nic.in
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