How much prize money is given to " Bharat Ratna " awardees ???

‘Bharat Ratna: The highest civilian Award of the country, was instituted in the year 1954.

• Any person without distinction of race, occupation, position or sex is eligible for these awards.
• It is awarded in recognition of exceptional service/performance of the highest order in any field of human endeavour.
• The recommendations for Bharat Ratna are made by the Prime Minister himself to the President. No formal recommendations for this are necessary.
• The number of annual awards is restricted to a maximum of three in a particular year.
• On conferment of the award, the recipient receives a Sanad (certificate) signed by the President and a medallion.
• In terms of Article 18 (1) of the Constitution , the award cannot be used as a prefix or suffix to the recipient's name. However, should an award winner consider it necessary, he/she may use the following expression in their bio-data/letterhead/visiting card etc. to indicate that he/she is a recipient of the award: ‘Awarded Bharat Ratna by the President’ or ‘Recipient of Bharat Ratna Award’
• The Award does not carry any monetary grant.  Since it is highest award, it has several emoluments and perks.  But Some important ones are:

1. Free first class flight journey anywhere in India.
2. Free first class train journey.
3. Pension equal to or 50% of Prime Minister of India's salary.
4.  Can attend the Parliament meetings and sessions.
5. Precedence at par with Cabinet Rank.
6.  Eligible for Z category protection, if needed.
7. Special Guest in Republic Day and Independence Day.
8. Status equal to VVIP.